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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,853.66, 1,421,780.49 and 316,767.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,853.66, 1,421,780.49 and 316,767.47 is: 475,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,853.66 : 1,421,780.49 = 316,767.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,853.66/1,421,780.49 = 316,767.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,853.66x = 1,421,780.49 × 316,767.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,853.66x = 450,373,808,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,373,808,712.66/947,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,151.21

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