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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,079.02, 1,420,971.46 and 568,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,079.02, 1,420,971.46 and 568,271.63 is: 852,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,079.02 : 1,420,971.46 = 568,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,079.02/1,420,971.46 = 568,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,079.02x = 1,420,971.46 × 568,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,079.02x = 807,497,767,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,497,767,757.68/947,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,619.21

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