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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,474.51, 1,318,515.23 and 519,893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,474.51, 1,318,515.23 and 519,893.66 is: 717,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,474.51 : 1,318,515.23 = 519,893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,474.51/1,318,515.23 = 519,893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,474.51x = 1,318,515.23 × 519,893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,474.51x = 685,487,703,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,487,703,397.60/955,474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,431.70

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