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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,282.56, 1,420,924.74 and 264,142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,282.56, 1,420,924.74 and 264,142.12 is: 396,213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,282.56 : 1,420,924.74 = 264,142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,282.56/1,420,924.74 = 264,142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,282.56x = 1,420,924.74 × 264,142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,282.56x = 375,326,073,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,326,073,184.05/947,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,213.43

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