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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316,437, 1,974,661.98 and 319,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316,437, 1,974,661.98 and 319,165 is: 478,749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316,437 : 1,974,661.98 = 319,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316,437/1,974,661.98 = 319,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316,437x = 1,974,661.98 × 319,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316,437x = 630,242,990,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,242,990,846.70/1,316,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,749.07

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