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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,713, 1,541,716.52 and 317,795.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027,713, 1,541,716.52 and 317,795.79 is: 476,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027,713 : 1,541,716.52 = 317,795.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027,713/1,541,716.52 = 317,795.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027,713x = 1,541,716.52 × 317,795.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027,713x = 489,951,017,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,951,017,840.47/1,027,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,739.15

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