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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,289.46, 1,374,104.88 and 317,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,289.46, 1,374,104.88 and 317,087.94 is: 475,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,289.46 : 1,374,104.88 = 317,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,289.46/1,374,104.88 = 317,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,289.46x = 1,374,104.88 × 317,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,289.46x = 435,712,085,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,712,085,743.15/916,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,517.95

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