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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,346.87, 534,618.72 and 317,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,346.87, 534,618.72 and 317,177.70 is: 475,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,346.87 : 534,618.72 = 317,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,346.87/534,618.72 = 317,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,346.87x = 534,618.72 × 317,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,346.87x = 169,569,135,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,569,135,986.54/356,346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,854.15

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