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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,122.20, 655,725.30 and 317,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,122.20, 655,725.30 and 317,837.20 is: 475,698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,122.20 : 655,725.30 = 317,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,122.20/655,725.30 = 317,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,122.20x = 655,725.30 × 317,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,122.20x = 208,413,893,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,413,893,321.16/438,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,698.09

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