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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,568.35, 1,374,524.44 and 317,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,568.35, 1,374,524.44 and 317,368.60 is: 475,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,568.35 : 1,374,524.44 = 317,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,568.35/1,374,524.44 = 317,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,568.35x = 1,374,524.44 × 317,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,568.35x = 436,230,897,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,230,897,188.58/916,568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,939.30

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