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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,602.46, 1,435,106.10 and 316,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,602.46, 1,435,106.10 and 316,870 is: 475,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,602.46 : 1,435,106.10 = 316,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,602.46/1,435,106.10 = 316,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,602.46x = 1,435,106.10 × 316,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,602.46x = 454,742,069,907
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,742,069,907/956,602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,372.05

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