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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,904.44, 595,706.85 and 317,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,904.44, 595,706.85 and 317,147.08 is: 437,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,904.44 : 595,706.85 = 317,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,904.44/595,706.85 = 317,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,904.44x = 595,706.85 × 317,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,904.44x = 188,926,686,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,926,686,524.23/431,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,427.06

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