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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,282.52, 437,926.08 and 215,477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,282.52, 437,926.08 and 215,477.64 is: 297,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,282.52 : 437,926.08 = 215,477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,282.52/437,926.08 = 215,477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,282.52x = 437,926.08 × 215,477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,282.52x = 94,363,278,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,363,278,212.85/317,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,410.89

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