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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,773.84, 1,421,734.20 and 316,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,773.84, 1,421,734.20 and 316,689.88 is: 475,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,773.84 : 1,421,734.20 = 316,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,773.84/1,421,734.20 = 316,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,773.84x = 1,421,734.20 × 316,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,773.84x = 450,248,833,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,248,833,189.90/947,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,059.36

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