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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,575.84, 617,668.26 and 316,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,575.84, 617,668.26 and 316,987.44 is: 437,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,575.84 : 617,668.26 = 316,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,575.84/617,668.26 = 316,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,575.84x = 617,668.26 × 316,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,575.84x = 195,793,080,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,793,080,506.65/447,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,452.30

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