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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,309.16, 1,371,553.92 and 315,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,309.16, 1,371,553.92 and 315,191.52 is: 472,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,309.16 : 1,371,553.92 = 315,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,309.16/1,371,553.92 = 315,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,309.16x = 1,371,553.92 × 315,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,309.16x = 432,302,164,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,302,164,806.76/914,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,818.37

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