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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,313.84, 1,436,141.52 and 317,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,313.84, 1,436,141.52 and 317,656 is: 476,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,313.84 : 1,436,141.52 = 317,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,313.84/1,436,141.52 = 317,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,313.84x = 1,436,141.52 × 317,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,313.84x = 456,198,970,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,198,970,677.12/957,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,540.66

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