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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,116.30, 1,420,686.72 and 316,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,116.30, 1,420,686.72 and 316,030.12 is: 474,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,116.30 : 1,420,686.72 = 316,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,116.30/1,420,686.72 = 316,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,116.30x = 1,420,686.72 × 316,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,116.30x = 448,979,794,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,979,794,604.01/947,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,049.27

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