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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,237.40, 1,327,530.48 and 316,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,237.40, 1,327,530.48 and 316,464.76 is: 474,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,237.40 : 1,327,530.48 = 316,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,237.40/1,327,530.48 = 316,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,237.40x = 1,327,530.48 × 316,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,237.40x = 420,116,614,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,116,614,745.89/885,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,580.73

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