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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,541.57, 1,317,292.32 and 518,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,541.57, 1,317,292.32 and 518,988.22 is: 716,217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,541.57 : 1,317,292.32 = 518,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,541.57/1,317,292.32 = 518,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,541.57x = 1,317,292.32 × 518,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,541.57x = 683,659,196,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,659,196,376.47/954,541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,217.31

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