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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,746.37, 1,309,265.33 and 519,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,746.37, 1,309,265.33 and 519,018.69 is: 716,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,746.37 : 1,309,265.33 = 519,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,746.37/1,309,265.33 = 519,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,746.37x = 1,309,265.33 × 519,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,746.37x = 679,533,173,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,533,173,843.92/948,746.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,243.24

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