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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,832.23, 1,374,936.91 and 317,653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,832.23, 1,374,936.91 and 317,653.53 is: 476,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,832.23 : 1,374,936.91 = 317,653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,832.23/1,374,936.91 = 317,653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,832.23x = 1,374,936.91 × 317,653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,832.23x = 436,753,562,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,753,562,988.79/916,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,372.40

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