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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,800.32, 1,421,773.96 and 316,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,800.32, 1,421,773.96 and 316,716.40 is: 475,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,800.32 : 1,421,773.96 = 316,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,800.32/1,421,773.96 = 316,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,800.32x = 1,421,773.96 × 316,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,800.32x = 450,299,130,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,299,130,224.94/947,800.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,099.15

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