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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,434.72, 1,273,263.60 and 316,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,434.72, 1,273,263.60 and 316,724 is: 474,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,434.72 : 1,273,263.60 = 316,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,434.72/1,273,263.60 = 316,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,434.72x = 1,273,263.60 × 316,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,434.72x = 403,273,140,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,273,140,446.40/849,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,754.72

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