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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,917.94, 1,313,639.12 and 516,334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,917.94, 1,313,639.12 and 516,334.18 is: 712,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,917.94 : 1,313,639.12 = 516,334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,917.94/1,313,639.12 = 516,334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,917.94x = 1,313,639.12 × 516,334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,917.94x = 678,276,777,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,276,777,841.12/951,917.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,537.03

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