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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,169.82, 1,435,397.22 and 317,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,169.82, 1,435,397.22 and 317,356.22 is: 475,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,169.82 : 1,435,397.22 = 317,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,169.82/1,435,397.22 = 317,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,169.82x = 1,435,397.22 × 317,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,169.82x = 455,532,235,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,532,235,937.71/957,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,915.80

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