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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,974.64, 1,434,973.98 and 317,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,974.64, 1,434,973.98 and 317,047.50 is: 475,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,974.64 : 1,434,973.98 = 317,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,974.64/1,434,973.98 = 317,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,974.64x = 1,434,973.98 × 317,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,974.64x = 454,954,912,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,954,912,924.05/956,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,409.58

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