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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,085.08, 1,387,785.84 and 317,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,085.08, 1,387,785.84 and 317,844.28 is: 476,820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,085.08 : 1,387,785.84 = 317,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,085.08/1,387,785.84 = 317,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,085.08x = 1,387,785.84 × 317,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,085.08x = 441,099,791,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,099,791,109.00/925,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,820.78

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