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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,287.84, 1,436,102.56 and 317,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,287.84, 1,436,102.56 and 317,629.92 is: 476,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,287.84 : 1,436,102.56 = 317,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,287.84/1,436,102.56 = 317,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,287.84x = 1,436,102.56 × 317,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,287.84x = 456,149,141,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,149,141,244.60/957,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,501.55

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