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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,599.96, 1,435,102.36 and 316,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,599.96, 1,435,102.36 and 316,867.50 is: 475,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,599.96 : 1,435,102.36 = 316,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,599.96/1,435,102.36 = 316,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,599.96x = 1,435,102.36 × 316,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,599.96x = 454,737,297,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,737,297,057.30/956,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,368.30

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