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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,566.33, 1,374,521.43 and 317,366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,566.33, 1,374,521.43 and 317,366.61 is: 475,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,566.33 : 1,374,521.43 = 317,366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,566.33/1,374,521.43 = 317,366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,566.33x = 1,374,521.43 × 317,366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,566.33x = 436,227,206,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,227,206,611.45/916,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,936.32

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