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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,151.78, 1,312,554.28 and 515,559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,151.78, 1,312,554.28 and 515,559.78 is: 711,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,151.78 : 1,312,554.28 = 515,559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,151.78/1,312,554.28 = 515,559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,151.78x = 1,312,554.28 × 515,559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,151.78x = 676,700,191,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,700,191,062.82/951,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,453.42

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