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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,771.26, 1,271,459.61 and 315,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,771.26, 1,271,459.61 and 315,542.94 is: 473,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,771.26 : 1,271,459.61 = 315,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,771.26/1,271,459.61 = 315,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,771.26x = 1,271,459.61 × 315,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,771.26x = 401,200,103,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,200,103,430.65/847,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,240.98

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