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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,744.84, 1,309,257.06 and 519,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,744.84, 1,309,257.06 and 519,019.98 is: 716,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,744.84 : 1,309,257.06 = 519,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,744.84/1,309,257.06 = 519,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,744.84x = 1,309,257.06 × 519,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,744.84x = 679,530,573,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,530,573,096.06/948,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,241.65

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