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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,522, 474,783 and 94,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,522, 474,783 and 94,906 is: 142,359

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,522 : 474,783 = 94,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,522/474,783 = 94,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,522x = 474,783 × 94,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,522x = 45,059,755,398
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,755,398/316,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,359

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