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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,964.40, 475,991.64 and 317,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,964.40, 475,991.64 and 317,060.24 is: 437,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,964.40 : 475,991.64 = 317,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,964.40/475,991.64 = 317,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,964.40x = 475,991.64 × 317,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,964.40x = 150,918,021,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,918,021,236.44/344,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,488.69

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