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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,568.70, 1,308,996.97 and 518,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,568.70, 1,308,996.97 and 518,839.53 is: 715,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,568.70 : 1,308,996.97 = 518,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,568.70/1,308,996.97 = 518,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,568.70x = 1,308,996.97 × 518,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,568.70x = 679,159,371,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,159,371,389.13/948,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,983.33

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