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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,835.08, 1,421,752.61 and 316,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,835.08, 1,421,752.61 and 316,748.88 is: 475,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,835.08 : 1,421,752.61 = 316,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,835.08/1,421,752.61 = 316,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,835.08x = 1,421,752.61 × 316,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,835.08x = 450,338,545,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,338,545,270.83/947,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,123.32

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