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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,847.58, 1,432,448.47 and 315,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,847.58, 1,432,448.47 and 315,195.87 is: 472,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,847.58 : 1,432,448.47 = 315,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,847.58/1,432,448.47 = 315,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,847.58x = 1,432,448.47 × 315,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,847.58x = 451,501,847,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,501,847,497.50/954,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,852.27

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