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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,961.41, 475,987.50 and 317,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,961.41, 475,987.50 and 317,057.24 is: 437,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,961.41 : 475,987.50 = 317,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,961.41/475,987.50 = 317,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,961.41x = 475,987.50 × 317,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,961.41x = 150,915,280,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,915,280,644.56/344,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,484.54

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