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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,181.84, 1,435,415.22 and 317,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,181.84, 1,435,415.22 and 317,368.24 is: 475,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,181.84 : 1,435,415.22 = 317,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,181.84/1,435,415.22 = 317,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,181.84x = 1,435,415.22 × 317,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,181.84x = 455,555,202,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,555,202,040.61/957,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,933.81

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