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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,016.12, 625,486.98 and 317,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,016.12, 625,486.98 and 317,351.08 is: 438,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,016.12 : 625,486.98 = 317,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,016.12/625,486.98 = 317,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,016.12x = 625,486.98 × 317,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,016.12x = 198,498,968,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,498,968,628.94/453,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,171.98

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