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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,345.06, 1,372,956 and 316,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,345.06, 1,372,956 and 316,314.42 is: 474,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,345.06 : 1,372,956 = 316,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,345.06/1,372,956 = 316,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,345.06x = 1,372,956 × 316,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,345.06x = 434,285,780,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,285,780,825.52/915,345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,450.35

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