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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,230.20, 488,423.70 and 317,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,230.20, 488,423.70 and 317,014.20 is: 474,625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,230.20 : 488,423.70 = 317,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,230.20/488,423.70 = 317,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,230.20x = 488,423.70 × 317,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,230.20x = 154,837,248,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,837,248,516.54/326,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,625.74

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