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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,159.12, 438,223.56 and 305,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,159.12, 438,223.56 and 305,806.16 is: 422,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,159.12 : 438,223.56 = 305,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,159.12/438,223.56 = 305,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,159.12x = 438,223.56 × 305,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,159.12x = 134,011,464,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,011,464,105.13/317,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,537.00

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