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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,932.20, 1,422,092.70 and 317,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,932.20, 1,422,092.70 and 317,298.60 is: 476,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,932.20 : 1,422,092.70 = 317,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,932.20/1,422,092.70 = 317,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,932.20x = 1,422,092.70 × 317,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,932.20x = 451,228,022,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,228,022,780.22/947,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,012.97

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