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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,922.90, 1,285,496.14 and 317,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,922.90, 1,285,496.14 and 317,105.70 is: 475,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,922.90 : 1,285,496.14 = 317,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,922.90/1,285,496.14 = 317,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,922.90x = 1,285,496.14 × 317,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,922.90x = 407,638,153,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,638,153,322.00/856,922.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,699.92

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