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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,603.52, 478,306.73 and 289,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,603.52, 478,306.73 and 289,260 is: 435,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,603.52 : 478,306.73 = 289,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,603.52/478,306.73 = 289,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,603.52x = 478,306.73 × 289,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,603.52x = 138,355,004,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,355,004,719.80/317,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,621.76

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