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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,311.37, 1,449,645.26 and 317,924.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,311.37, 1,449,645.26 and 317,924.01 is: 476,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,311.37 : 1,449,645.26 = 317,924.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,311.37/1,449,645.26 = 317,924.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,311.37x = 1,449,645.26 × 317,924.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,311.37x = 460,877,032,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,877,032,547.07/966,311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,944.64

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