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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,638.97, 1,309,104.59 and 518,915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,638.97, 1,309,104.59 and 518,915.34 is: 716,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,638.97 : 1,309,104.59 = 518,915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,638.97/1,309,104.59 = 518,915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,638.97x = 1,309,104.59 × 518,915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,638.97x = 679,314,450,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,314,450,820.83/948,638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,093.76

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