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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,374.98, 1,285,030.92 and 317,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,374.98, 1,285,030.92 and 317,200.56 is: 475,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,374.98 : 1,285,030.92 = 317,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,374.98/1,285,030.92 = 317,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,374.98x = 1,285,030.92 × 317,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,374.98x = 407,612,527,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,612,527,441.32/857,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,419.20

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