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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,281.34, 1,436,092.79 and 317,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,281.34, 1,436,092.79 and 317,623.46 is: 476,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,281.34 : 1,436,092.79 = 317,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,281.34/1,436,092.79 = 317,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,281.34x = 1,436,092.79 × 317,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,281.34x = 456,136,752,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,136,752,072.27/957,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,491.85

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