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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,213.80, 1,420,820.70 and 573,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,213.80, 1,420,820.70 and 573,044.20 is: 859,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,213.80 : 1,420,820.70 = 573,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,213.80/1,420,820.70 = 573,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,213.80x = 1,420,820.70 × 573,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,213.80x = 814,193,061,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,193,061,374.94/947,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,566.30

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