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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,117.14, 1,421,236.20 and 348,498.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,117.14, 1,421,236.20 and 348,498.67 is: 522,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,117.14 : 1,421,236.20 = 348,498.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,117.14/1,421,236.20 = 348,498.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,117.14x = 1,421,236.20 × 348,498.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,117.14x = 495,298,916,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,298,916,607.18/947,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,954.23

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