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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,566.40, 1,317,276.36 and 518,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,566.40, 1,317,276.36 and 518,970 is: 716,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,566.40 : 1,317,276.36 = 518,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,566.40/1,317,276.36 = 518,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,566.40x = 1,317,276.36 × 518,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,566.40x = 683,626,912,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,626,912,549.20/954,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,164.86

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