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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,609.48, 1,435,116.62 and 316,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,609.48, 1,435,116.62 and 316,877 is: 475,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,609.48 : 1,435,116.62 = 316,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,609.48/1,435,116.62 = 316,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,609.48x = 1,435,116.62 × 316,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,609.48x = 454,755,449,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,755,449,195.74/956,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,382.55

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