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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,695.20, 1,421,128.08 and 282,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,695.20, 1,421,128.08 and 282,714.72 is: 423,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,695.20 : 1,421,128.08 = 282,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,695.20/1,421,128.08 = 282,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,695.20x = 1,421,128.08 × 282,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,695.20x = 401,773,827,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,773,827,221.34/947,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,948.36

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