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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,795.62, 1,421,693.44 and 379,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,795.62, 1,421,693.44 and 379,432.60 is: 569,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,795.62 : 1,421,693.44 = 379,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,795.62/1,421,693.44 = 379,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,795.62x = 1,421,693.44 × 379,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,795.62x = 539,436,838,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,436,838,342.14/947,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,148.90

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