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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,536.92, 1,421,991 and 371,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,536.92, 1,421,991 and 371,246.22 is: 557,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,536.92 : 1,421,991 = 371,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,536.92/1,421,991 = 371,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,536.92x = 1,421,991 × 371,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,536.92x = 527,908,783,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,908,783,624.02/947,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,137.96

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