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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,728.05, 1,421,666.87 and 316,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,728.05, 1,421,666.87 and 316,644.09 is: 474,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,728.05 : 1,421,666.87 = 316,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,728.05/1,421,666.87 = 316,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,728.05x = 1,421,666.87 × 316,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,728.05x = 450,162,410,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,162,410,751.08/947,728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,991.12

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