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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,572.81, 617,664.08 and 316,984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,572.81, 617,664.08 and 316,984.41 is: 437,448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,572.81 : 617,664.08 = 316,984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,572.81/617,664.08 = 316,984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,572.81x = 617,664.08 × 316,984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,572.81x = 195,789,882,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,789,882,392.07/447,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,448.12

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