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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,281.83, 1,436,093.53 and 317,623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,281.83, 1,436,093.53 and 317,623.95 is: 476,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,281.83 : 1,436,093.53 = 317,623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,281.83/1,436,093.53 = 317,623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,281.83x = 1,436,093.53 × 317,623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,281.83x = 456,137,699,568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,137,699,568.04/957,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,492.59

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