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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,228.86, 1,312,697.59 and 515,644.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,228.86, 1,312,697.59 and 515,644.87 is: 711,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,228.86 : 1,312,697.59 = 515,644.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,228.86/1,312,697.59 = 515,644.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,228.86x = 1,312,697.59 × 515,644.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,228.86x = 676,885,780,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,885,780,430.29/951,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,590.88

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