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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,048.18, 1,315,229.46 and 517,484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,048.18, 1,315,229.46 and 517,484.05 is: 714,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,048.18 : 1,315,229.46 = 517,484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,048.18/1,315,229.46 = 517,484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,048.18x = 1,315,229.46 × 517,484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,048.18x = 680,610,267,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,610,267,640.11/953,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,140.46

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