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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,293.55, 1,449,618.50 and 317,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,293.55, 1,449,618.50 and 317,906.25 is: 476,917.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,293.55 : 1,449,618.50 = 317,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,293.55/1,449,618.50 = 317,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,293.55x = 1,449,618.50 × 317,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,293.55x = 460,842,781,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,842,781,265.63/966,293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,917.99

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