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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,653.03, 1,308,931.40 and 581,207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,653.03, 1,308,931.40 and 581,207.79 is: 801,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,653.03 : 1,308,931.40 = 581,207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,653.03/1,308,931.40 = 581,207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,653.03x = 1,308,931.40 × 581,207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,653.03x = 760,761,123,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,761,123,349.57/948,653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,938.23

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