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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,229.62, 617,430.87 and 316,757.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,229.62, 617,430.87 and 316,757.05 is: 474,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,229.62 : 617,430.87 = 316,757.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,229.62/617,430.87 = 316,757.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,229.62x = 617,430.87 × 316,757.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,229.62x = 195,575,579,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,575,579,416.56/412,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,433.59

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