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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,607.57, 1,421,202.60 and 273,542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,607.57, 1,421,202.60 and 273,542.46 is: 410,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,607.57 : 1,421,202.60 = 273,542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,607.57/1,421,202.60 = 273,542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,607.57x = 1,421,202.60 × 273,542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,607.57x = 388,759,255,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,759,255,362.40/947,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,253.43

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