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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,735.44, 1,309,285.88 and 519,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,735.44, 1,309,285.88 and 519,015.59 is: 716,258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,735.44 : 1,309,285.88 = 519,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,735.44/1,309,285.88 = 519,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,735.44x = 1,309,285.88 × 519,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,735.44x = 679,539,783,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,539,783,486.87/948,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,258.46

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