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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,614.11, 1,421,341.31 and 407,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,614.11, 1,421,341.31 and 407,848.59 is: 611,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,614.11 : 1,421,341.31 = 407,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,614.11/1,421,341.31 = 407,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,614.11x = 1,421,341.31 × 407,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,614.11x = 579,692,047,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,692,047,153.01/947,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,738.51

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