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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,458.14, 1,373,247.69 and 316,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,458.14, 1,373,247.69 and 316,477.18 is: 474,736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,458.14 : 1,373,247.69 = 316,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,458.14/1,373,247.69 = 316,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,458.14x = 1,373,247.69 × 316,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,458.14x = 434,601,556,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,601,556,372.71/915,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,736.68

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