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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,087.80, 491,630.61 and 317,781.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,087.80, 491,630.61 and 317,781.82 is: 438,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,087.80 : 491,630.61 = 317,781.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,087.80/491,630.61 = 317,781.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,087.80x = 491,630.61 × 317,781.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,087.80x = 156,231,270,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231,270,013.51/356,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,743.68

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