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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,541.12, 1,308,977.22 and 518,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,541.12, 1,308,977.22 and 518,829.64 is: 715,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,541.12 : 1,308,977.22 = 518,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,541.12/1,308,977.22 = 518,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,541.12x = 1,308,977.22 × 518,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,541.12x = 679,136,179,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,136,179,820.80/948,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,979.69

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