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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,178.84, 1,435,410.72 and 317,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,178.84, 1,435,410.72 and 317,365.24 is: 475,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,178.84 : 1,435,410.72 = 317,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,178.84/1,435,410.72 = 317,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,178.84x = 1,435,410.72 × 317,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,178.84x = 455,549,467,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,549,467,651.37/957,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,929.31

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