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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,319.45, 475,617.22 and 291,661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,319.45, 475,617.22 and 291,661.16 is: 438,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,319.45 : 475,617.22 = 291,661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,319.45/475,617.22 = 291,661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,319.45x = 475,617.22 × 291,661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,319.45x = 138,719,066,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,719,066,993.94/316,319.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,541.07

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