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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,853.96, 1,369,312.17 and 313,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,853.96, 1,369,312.17 and 313,810 is: 470,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,853.96 : 1,369,312.17 = 313,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,853.96/1,369,312.17 = 313,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,853.96x = 1,369,312.17 × 313,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,853.96x = 429,703,852,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,703,852,067.70/912,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,725.74

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