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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,812.74, 1,421,808.21 and 348,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,812.74, 1,421,808.21 and 348,785.34 is: 523,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,812.74 : 1,421,808.21 = 348,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,812.74/1,421,808.21 = 348,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,812.74x = 1,421,808.21 × 348,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,812.74x = 495,905,859,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,905,859,939.64/947,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,210.80

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