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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,852.16, 1,421,778.24 and 316,765.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,852.16, 1,421,778.24 and 316,765.98 is: 475,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,852.16 : 1,421,778.24 = 316,765.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,852.16/1,421,778.24 = 316,765.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,852.16x = 1,421,778.24 × 316,765.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,852.16x = 450,370,977,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,370,977,536.28/947,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,148.97

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