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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,321.92, 1,308,177.30 and 608,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,321.92, 1,308,177.30 and 608,380.66 is: 840,125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,321.92 : 1,308,177.30 = 608,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,321.92/1,308,177.30 = 608,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,321.92x = 1,308,177.30 × 608,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,321.92x = 795,869,769,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,869,769,171.02/947,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,125.99

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