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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,167.35, 1,434,356.09 and 316,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,167.35, 1,434,356.09 and 316,237.98 is: 474,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,167.35 : 1,434,356.09 = 316,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,167.35/1,434,356.09 = 316,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,167.35x = 1,434,356.09 × 316,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,167.35x = 453,597,877,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,597,877,485.84/956,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,391.73

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