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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,999.88, 1,399,563.42 and 317,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,999.88, 1,399,563.42 and 317,253.15 is: 475,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,999.88 : 1,399,563.42 = 317,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,999.88/1,399,563.42 = 317,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,999.88x = 1,399,563.42 × 317,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,999.88x = 444,015,895,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,015,895,035.69/932,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,901.34

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