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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,199.46, 491,784.69 and 317,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,199.46, 491,784.69 and 317,892.94 is: 438,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,199.46 : 491,784.69 = 317,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,199.46/491,784.69 = 317,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,199.46x = 491,784.69 × 317,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,199.46x = 156,334,880,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,334,880,951.09/356,199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,897.02

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