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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,411, 1,386,733.14 and 317,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,411, 1,386,733.14 and 317,317.62 is: 476,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,411 : 1,386,733.14 = 317,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,411/1,386,733.14 = 317,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,411x = 1,386,733.14 × 317,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,411x = 440,034,859,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,034,859,559.93/924,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,016.47

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