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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,774.34, 1,421,734.95 and 316,690.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,774.34, 1,421,734.95 and 316,690.38 is: 475,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,774.34 : 1,421,734.95 = 316,690.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,774.34/1,421,734.95 = 316,690.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,774.34x = 1,421,734.95 × 316,690.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,774.34x = 450,249,781,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,249,781,574.78/947,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,060.11

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