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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,093.09, 1,420,638.39 and 237,121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,093.09, 1,420,638.39 and 237,121.05 is: 355,681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,093.09 : 1,420,638.39 = 237,121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,093.09/1,420,638.39 = 237,121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,093.09x = 1,420,638.39 × 237,121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,093.09x = 336,863,266,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,863,266,707.11/947,093.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,681.27

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