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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,997.14, 1,309,615.98 and 519,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,997.14, 1,309,615.98 and 519,277.23 is: 716,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,997.14 : 1,309,615.98 = 519,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,997.14/1,309,615.98 = 519,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,997.14x = 1,309,615.98 × 519,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,997.14x = 680,053,758,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,053,758,458.14/948,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,602.54

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