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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,237.27, 1,315,462.34 and 517,650.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,237.27, 1,315,462.34 and 517,650.81 is: 714,355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,237.27 : 1,315,462.34 = 517,650.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,237.27/1,315,462.34 = 517,650.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,237.27x = 1,315,462.34 × 517,650.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,237.27x = 680,950,142,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,950,142,186.64/953,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,355.35

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