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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316,389.50, 1,974,584.25 and 319,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316,389.50, 1,974,584.25 and 319,117.50 is: 478,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316,389.50 : 1,974,584.25 = 319,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316,389.50/1,974,584.25 = 319,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316,389.50x = 1,974,584.25 × 319,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316,389.50x = 630,124,389,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,124,389,399.38/1,316,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,676.25

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