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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,203.49, 1,421,870.01 and 378,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,203.49, 1,421,870.01 and 378,985.45 is: 568,904.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,203.49 : 1,421,870.01 = 378,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,203.49/1,421,870.01 = 378,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,203.49x = 1,421,870.01 × 378,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,203.49x = 538,868,042,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,868,042,026.68/947,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,904.20

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