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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,097.72, 1,315,289.96 and 517,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,097.72, 1,315,289.96 and 517,514.82 is: 714,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,097.72 : 1,315,289.96 = 517,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,097.72/1,315,289.96 = 517,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,097.72x = 1,315,289.96 × 517,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,097.72x = 680,682,046,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,682,046,897.21/953,097.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,178.65

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