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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,238.80, 616,858.20 and 317,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,238.80, 616,858.20 and 317,811.60 is: 476,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,238.80 : 616,858.20 = 317,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,238.80/616,858.20 = 317,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,238.80x = 616,858.20 × 317,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,238.80x = 196,044,691,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,044,691,515.12/411,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,717.40

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