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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,113.70, 655,712.55 and 317,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,113.70, 655,712.55 and 317,828.70 is: 475,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,113.70 : 655,712.55 = 317,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,113.70/655,712.55 = 317,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,113.70x = 655,712.55 × 317,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,113.70x = 208,404,267,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,404,267,340.19/438,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,685.35

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