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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,118.14, 1,421,237.70 and 348,499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,118.14, 1,421,237.70 and 348,499.67 is: 522,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,118.14 : 1,421,237.70 = 348,499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,118.14/1,421,237.70 = 348,499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,118.14x = 1,421,237.70 × 348,499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,118.14x = 495,300,860,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,300,860,592.87/947,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,955.74

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