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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,239.60, 1,420,826.64 and 237,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,239.60, 1,420,826.64 and 237,273.76 is: 355,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,239.60 : 1,420,826.64 = 237,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,239.60/1,420,826.64 = 237,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,239.60x = 1,420,826.64 × 237,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,239.60x = 337,124,879,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,124,879,180.97/947,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,902.43

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