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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,853.20, 1,309,420.59 and 519,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,853.20, 1,309,420.59 and 519,132 is: 716,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,853.20 : 1,309,420.59 = 519,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,853.20/1,309,420.59 = 519,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,853.20x = 1,309,420.59 × 519,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,853.20x = 679,762,129,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,762,129,727.88/948,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,403.90

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