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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,040.44, 1,329,079.50 and 317,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,040.44, 1,329,079.50 and 317,458.60 is: 476,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,040.44 : 1,329,079.50 = 317,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,040.44/1,329,079.50 = 317,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,040.44x = 1,329,079.50 × 317,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,040.44x = 421,927,717,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,927,717,358.70/886,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,194.65

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