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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,614.43, 1,421,496.17 and 316,530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,614.43, 1,421,496.17 and 316,530.47 is: 474,820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,614.43 : 1,421,496.17 = 316,530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,614.43/1,421,496.17 = 316,530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,614.43x = 1,421,496.17 × 316,530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,614.43x = 449,946,842,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,946,842,103.17/947,614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,820.59

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