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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,145.44, 1,421,278.76 and 348,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,145.44, 1,421,278.76 and 348,526.98 is: 522,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,145.44 : 1,421,278.76 = 348,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,145.44/1,421,278.76 = 348,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,145.44x = 1,421,278.76 × 348,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,145.44x = 495,353,992,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,353,992,218.31/947,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,996.76

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