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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,994.25, 1,399,554.92 and 317,247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,994.25, 1,399,554.92 and 317,247.47 is: 475,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,994.25 : 1,399,554.92 = 317,247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,994.25/1,399,554.92 = 317,247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,994.25x = 1,399,554.92 × 317,247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,994.25x = 444,005,256,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,005,256,539.73/932,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,892.81

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