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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,393.26, 556,834.96 and 317,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,393.26, 556,834.96 and 317,127.18 is: 437,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,393.26 : 556,834.96 = 317,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,393.26/556,834.96 = 317,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,393.26x = 556,834.96 × 317,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,393.26x = 176,587,500,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,587,500,590.21/403,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,755.21

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