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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,502.56, 1,449,384.66 and 317,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,502.56, 1,449,384.66 and 317,928 is: 476,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,502.56 : 1,449,384.66 = 317,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,502.56/1,449,384.66 = 317,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,502.56x = 1,449,384.66 × 317,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,502.56x = 460,799,966,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,799,966,184.48/966,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,770.56

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