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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,635.47, 1,420,932.66 and 466,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,635.47, 1,420,932.66 and 466,805.29 is: 699,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,635.47 : 1,420,932.66 = 466,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,635.47/1,420,932.66 = 466,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,635.47x = 1,420,932.66 × 466,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,635.47x = 663,298,882,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,298,882,421.77/947,635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,951.51

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