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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,414, 1,386,737.64 and 317,320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,414, 1,386,737.64 and 317,320.62 is: 476,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,414 : 1,386,737.64 = 317,320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,414/1,386,737.64 = 317,320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,414x = 1,386,737.64 × 317,320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,414x = 440,040,447,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,040,447,702.14/924,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,020.97

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