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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,317.20, 475,613.84 and 291,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,317.20, 475,613.84 and 291,658.91 is: 438,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,317.20 : 475,613.84 = 291,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,317.20/475,613.84 = 291,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,317.20x = 475,613.84 × 291,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,317.20x = 138,717,012,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,717,012,506.39/316,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,537.69

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