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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,012.47, 1,329,294.47 and 317,398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,012.47, 1,329,294.47 and 317,398.47 is: 476,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,012.47 : 1,329,294.47 = 317,398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,012.47/1,329,294.47 = 317,398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,012.47x = 1,329,294.47 × 317,398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,012.47x = 421,916,029,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,916,029,370.47/886,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,196.49

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