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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,554.75, 1,308,977.82 and 518,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,554.75, 1,308,977.82 and 518,825.66 is: 715,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,554.75 : 1,308,977.82 = 518,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,554.75/1,308,977.82 = 518,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,554.75x = 1,308,977.82 × 518,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,554.75x = 679,131,274,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,131,274,841.97/948,554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,964.23

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