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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,535.28, 1,308,988.84 and 518,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,535.28, 1,308,988.84 and 518,806.22 is: 715,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,535.28 : 1,308,988.84 = 518,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,535.28/1,308,988.84 = 518,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,535.28x = 1,308,988.84 × 518,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,535.28x = 679,111,552,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,111,552,102.59/948,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,958.14

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