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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,848.56, 1,421,772.84 and 316,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,848.56, 1,421,772.84 and 316,762.38 is: 475,143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,848.56 : 1,421,772.84 = 316,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,848.56/1,421,772.84 = 316,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,848.56x = 1,421,772.84 × 316,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,848.56x = 450,364,148,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,364,148,617.76/947,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,143.57

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