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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,240.09, 1,315,465.97 and 517,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,240.09, 1,315,465.97 and 517,653.23 is: 714,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,240.09 : 1,315,465.97 = 517,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,240.09/1,315,465.97 = 517,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,240.09x = 1,315,465.97 × 517,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,240.09x = 680,955,199,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,955,199,159.99/953,240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,358.54

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