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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,148.81, 1,420,735.37 and 316,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,148.81, 1,420,735.37 and 316,062.63 is: 474,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,148.81 : 1,420,735.37 = 316,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,148.81/1,420,735.37 = 316,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,148.81x = 1,420,735.37 × 316,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,148.81x = 449,041,355,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,041,355,995.91/947,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,098.00

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