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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,802.62, 1,422,265.72 and 349,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,802.62, 1,422,265.72 and 349,183.82 is: 523,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,802.62 : 1,422,265.72 = 349,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,802.62/1,422,265.72 = 349,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,802.62x = 1,422,265.72 × 349,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,802.62x = 496,632,175,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,632,175,823.30/947,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,982.70

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