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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,388.96, 1,421,025.12 and 316,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,388.96, 1,421,025.12 and 316,249.92 is: 474,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,388.96 : 1,421,025.12 = 316,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,388.96/1,421,025.12 = 316,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,388.96x = 1,421,025.12 × 316,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,388.96x = 449,399,080,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,399,080,517.99/947,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,355.41

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