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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,543.20, 654,856.80 and 317,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,543.20, 654,856.80 and 317,258.20 is: 474,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,543.20 : 654,856.80 = 317,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,543.20/654,856.80 = 317,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,543.20x = 654,856.80 × 317,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,543.20x = 207,758,689,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,758,689,625.76/437,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,830.12

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