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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,352.28, 1,387,688.43 and 317,968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,352.28, 1,387,688.43 and 317,968.34 is: 476,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,352.28 : 1,387,688.43 = 317,968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,352.28/1,387,688.43 = 317,968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,352.28x = 1,387,688.43 × 317,968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,352.28x = 441,240,988,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,240,988,801.15/925,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,835.69

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