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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,048.93, 1,315,230.50 and 517,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,048.93, 1,315,230.50 and 517,484.80 is: 714,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,048.93 : 1,315,230.50 = 517,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,048.93/1,315,230.50 = 517,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,048.93x = 1,315,230.50 × 517,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,048.93x = 680,611,792,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,611,792,246.40/953,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,141.50

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