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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,571.78, 1,315,914.50 and 517,986.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,571.78, 1,315,914.50 and 517,986.99 is: 714,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,571.78 : 1,315,914.50 = 517,986.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,571.78/1,315,914.50 = 517,986.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,571.78x = 1,315,914.50 × 517,986.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,571.78x = 681,626,588,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,626,588,362.42/953,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,814.14

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