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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,678.33, 1,271,320.39 and 315,450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,678.33, 1,271,320.39 and 315,450.01 is: 473,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,678.33 : 1,271,320.39 = 315,450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,678.33/1,271,320.39 = 315,450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,678.33x = 1,271,320.39 × 315,450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,678.33x = 401,038,029,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,038,029,738.70/847,678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,101.67

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