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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316,173, 1,974,269.76 and 318,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316,173, 1,974,269.76 and 318,901 is: 478,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316,173 : 1,974,269.76 = 318,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316,173/1,974,269.76 = 318,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316,173x = 1,974,269.76 × 318,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316,173x = 629,596,600,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,596,600,733.76/1,316,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,353.99

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