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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,792.63, 1,421,688.95 and 379,429.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,792.63, 1,421,688.95 and 379,429.61 is: 569,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,792.63 : 1,421,688.95 = 379,429.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,792.63/1,421,688.95 = 379,429.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,792.63x = 1,421,688.95 × 379,429.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,792.63x = 539,430,874,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,430,874,834.22/947,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,144.41

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