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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,368.34, 1,317,053.51 and 518,814.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,368.34, 1,317,053.51 and 518,814.99 is: 715,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,368.34 : 1,317,053.51 = 518,814.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,368.34/1,317,053.51 = 518,814.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,368.34x = 1,317,053.51 × 518,814.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,368.34x = 683,307,101,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,307,101,026.04/954,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,978.38

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