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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,244, 1,421,567.28 and 448,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,244, 1,421,567.28 and 448,609.44 is: 673,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,244 : 1,421,567.28 = 448,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,244/1,421,567.28 = 448,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,244x = 1,421,567.28 × 448,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,244x = 637,728,501,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,728,501,403.12/947,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,246.28

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