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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,851.56, 1,421,777.34 and 316,765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,851.56, 1,421,777.34 and 316,765.38 is: 475,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,851.56 : 1,421,777.34 = 316,765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,851.56/1,421,777.34 = 316,765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,851.56x = 1,421,777.34 × 316,765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,851.56x = 450,369,839,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,369,839,380.49/947,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,148.07

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