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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,633.32, 1,309,145.49 and 518,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,633.32, 1,309,145.49 and 518,913.95 is: 716,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,633.32 : 1,309,145.49 = 518,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,633.32/1,309,145.49 = 518,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,633.32x = 1,309,145.49 × 518,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,633.32x = 679,333,850,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,333,850,794.86/948,633.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,118.48

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