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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,862.31, 1,309,428.45 and 519,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,862.31, 1,309,428.45 and 519,144.14 is: 716,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,862.31 : 1,309,428.45 = 519,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,862.31/1,309,428.45 = 519,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,862.31x = 1,309,428.45 × 519,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,862.31x = 679,782,109,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,782,109,840.35/948,862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,418.08

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