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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,063.92, 1,420,591.78 and 237,089.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,063.92, 1,420,591.78 and 237,089.91 is: 355,633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,063.92 : 1,420,591.78 = 237,089.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,063.92/1,420,591.78 = 237,089.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,063.92x = 1,420,591.78 × 237,089.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,063.92x = 336,807,978,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,807,978,228.29/947,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,633.84

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