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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,569.34, 1,374,525.94 and 317,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,569.34, 1,374,525.94 and 317,369.60 is: 475,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,569.34 : 1,374,525.94 = 317,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,569.34/1,374,525.94 = 317,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,569.34x = 1,374,525.94 × 317,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,569.34x = 436,232,747,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,232,747,767.42/916,569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,940.80

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