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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,283.34, 1,436,095.79 and 317,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,283.34, 1,436,095.79 and 317,625.46 is: 476,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,283.34 : 1,436,095.79 = 317,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,283.34/1,436,095.79 = 317,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,283.34x = 1,436,095.79 × 317,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,283.34x = 456,140,585,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,140,585,902.81/957,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,494.85

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