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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,563.33, 1,374,516.93 and 317,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,563.33, 1,374,516.93 and 317,363.61 is: 475,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,563.33 : 1,374,516.93 = 317,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,563.33/1,374,516.93 = 317,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,563.33x = 1,374,516.93 × 317,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,563.33x = 436,221,654,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,221,654,910.92/916,563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,931.82

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