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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,747.45, 474,016.69 and 259,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,747.45, 474,016.69 and 259,155.76 is: 387,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,747.45 : 474,016.69 = 259,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,747.45/474,016.69 = 259,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,747.45x = 474,016.69 × 259,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,747.45x = 122,844,155,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,844,155,549.63/316,747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,829.97

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