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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,200.46, 491,786.07 and 317,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,200.46, 491,786.07 and 317,893.94 is: 438,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,200.46 : 491,786.07 = 317,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,200.46/491,786.07 = 317,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,200.46x = 491,786.07 × 317,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,200.46x = 156,335,811,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,335,811,429.42/356,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,898.40

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