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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,114.49, 1,421,232.23 and 348,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,114.49, 1,421,232.23 and 348,496.02 is: 522,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,114.49 : 1,421,232.23 = 348,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,114.49/1,421,232.23 = 348,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,114.49x = 1,421,232.23 × 348,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,114.49x = 495,293,775,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,293,775,650.73/947,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,950.27

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