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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,003.60, 624,005.40 and 316,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,003.60, 624,005.40 and 316,470.80 is: 474,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,003.60 : 624,005.40 = 316,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,003.60/624,005.40 = 316,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,003.60x = 624,005.40 × 316,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,003.60x = 197,479,488,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,479,488,142.32/416,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,706.20

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