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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,199.27, 1,421,697.15 and 586,278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,199.27, 1,421,697.15 and 586,278.37 is: 879,973.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,199.27 : 1,421,697.15 = 586,278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,199.27/1,421,697.15 = 586,278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,199.27x = 1,421,697.15 × 586,278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,199.27x = 833,510,282,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,510,282,559.99/947,199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,973.53

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