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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,310.84, 1,436,137.04 and 317,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,310.84, 1,436,137.04 and 317,653 is: 476,536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,310.84 : 1,436,137.04 = 317,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,310.84/1,436,137.04 = 317,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,310.84x = 1,436,137.04 × 317,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,310.84x = 456,193,239,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,193,239,167.12/957,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,536.17

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