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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,244.42, 1,386,483.50 and 317,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,244.42, 1,386,483.50 and 317,151 is: 475,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,244.42 : 1,386,483.50 = 317,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,244.42/1,386,483.50 = 317,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,244.42x = 1,386,483.50 × 317,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,244.42x = 439,724,628,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,724,628,508.50/924,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,766.60

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