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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,513.70, 546,770.55 and 317,857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,513.70, 546,770.55 and 317,857.70 is: 476,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,513.70 : 546,770.55 = 317,857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,513.70/546,770.55 = 317,857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,513.70x = 546,770.55 × 317,857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,513.70x = 173,795,229,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,795,229,450.74/364,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,786.55

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