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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,445.07, 1,327,706.45 and 316,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,445.07, 1,327,706.45 and 316,606.91 is: 474,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,445.07 : 1,327,706.45 = 316,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,445.07/1,327,706.45 = 316,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,445.07x = 1,327,706.45 × 316,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,445.07x = 420,361,034,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,361,034,938.54/885,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,745.47

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