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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,198.73, 1,421,696.34 and 586,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,198.73, 1,421,696.34 and 586,277.83 is: 879,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,198.73 : 1,421,696.34 = 586,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,198.73/1,421,696.34 = 586,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,198.73x = 1,421,696.34 × 586,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,198.73x = 833,509,041,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,509,041,579.90/947,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,972.72

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