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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,279.39, 1,371,509.26 and 315,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,279.39, 1,371,509.26 and 315,161.67 is: 472,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,279.39 : 1,371,509.26 = 315,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,279.39/1,371,509.26 = 315,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,279.39x = 1,371,509.26 × 315,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,279.39x = 432,247,148,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,247,148,802.06/914,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,773.59

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