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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,798.74, 1,421,787.21 and 348,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,798.74, 1,421,787.21 and 348,771.34 is: 523,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,798.74 : 1,421,787.21 = 348,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,798.74/1,421,787.21 = 348,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,798.74x = 1,421,787.21 × 348,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,798.74x = 495,878,630,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,878,630,426.56/947,798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,189.80

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