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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,321.66, 1,372,920.92 and 316,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,321.66, 1,372,920.92 and 316,291.02 is: 474,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,321.66 : 1,372,920.92 = 316,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,321.66/1,372,920.92 = 316,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,321.66x = 1,372,920.92 × 316,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,321.66x = 434,242,558,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,242,558,166.14/915,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,415.25

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