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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,240.60, 1,420,828.14 and 237,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,240.60, 1,420,828.14 and 237,274.76 is: 355,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,240.60 : 1,420,828.14 = 237,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,240.60/1,420,828.14 = 237,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,240.60x = 1,420,828.14 × 237,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,240.60x = 337,126,655,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,126,655,919.75/947,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,903.93

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