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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,717.20, 1,421,057.40 and 386,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,717.20, 1,421,057.40 and 386,117.20 is: 578,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,717.20 : 1,421,057.40 = 386,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,717.20/1,421,057.40 = 386,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,717.20x = 1,421,057.40 × 386,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,717.20x = 548,694,704,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,694,704,327.28/947,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,964.59

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