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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,832.08, 1,421,748.11 and 316,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,832.08, 1,421,748.11 and 316,745.88 is: 475,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,832.08 : 1,421,748.11 = 316,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,832.08/1,421,748.11 = 316,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,832.08x = 1,421,748.11 × 316,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,832.08x = 450,332,854,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,332,854,656.56/947,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,118.82

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