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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,897.06, 595,696.61 and 317,139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,897.06, 595,696.61 and 317,139.71 is: 437,416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,897.06 : 595,696.61 = 317,139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,897.06/595,696.61 = 317,139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,897.06x = 595,696.61 × 317,139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,897.06x = 188,919,047,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,919,047,957.75/431,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,416.84

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