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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,516.20, 1,271,274.27 and 315,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,516.20, 1,271,274.27 and 315,171.24 is: 472,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,516.20 : 1,271,274.27 = 315,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,516.20/1,271,274.27 = 315,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,516.20x = 1,271,274.27 × 315,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,516.20x = 400,669,088,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,669,088,056.00/847,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,756.85

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