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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,777.34, 1,421,739.45 and 316,693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,777.34, 1,421,739.45 and 316,693.38 is: 475,064.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,777.34 : 1,421,739.45 = 316,693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,777.34/1,421,739.45 = 316,693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,777.34x = 1,421,739.45 × 316,693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,777.34x = 450,255,471,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,255,471,899.84/947,777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,064.61

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