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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,759.96, 1,421,888.94 and 340,609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,759.96, 1,421,888.94 and 340,609.58 is: 511,003.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,759.96 : 1,421,888.94 = 340,609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,759.96/1,421,888.94 = 340,609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,759.96x = 1,421,888.94 × 340,609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,759.96x = 484,308,994,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,308,994,660.05/947,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,003.86

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