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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,981.76, 1,422,048 and 316,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,981.76, 1,422,048 and 316,898.88 is: 475,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,981.76 : 1,422,048 = 316,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,981.76/1,422,048 = 316,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,981.76x = 1,422,048 × 316,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,981.76x = 450,645,418,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,645,418,506.24/947,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,373.51

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