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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,709.48, 1,420,069.77 and 347,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,709.48, 1,420,069.77 and 347,845.35 is: 521,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,709.48 : 1,420,069.77 = 347,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,709.48/1,420,069.77 = 347,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,709.48x = 1,420,069.77 × 347,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,709.48x = 493,964,666,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,964,666,170.07/947,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,219.51

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