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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,252.40, 1,420,878.60 and 282,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,252.40, 1,420,878.60 and 282,404.40 is: 423,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,252.40 : 1,420,878.60 = 282,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,252.40/1,420,878.60 = 282,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,252.40x = 1,420,878.60 × 282,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,252.40x = 401,262,368,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,262,368,505.84/947,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,606.60

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