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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,739.93, 1,421,859.24 and 340,589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,739.93, 1,421,859.24 and 340,589.58 is: 510,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,739.93 : 1,421,859.24 = 340,589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,739.93/1,421,859.24 = 340,589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,739.93x = 1,421,859.24 × 340,589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,739.93x = 484,270,441,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,270,441,370.72/947,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,973.98

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