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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,017.12, 625,488.36 and 317,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,017.12, 625,488.36 and 317,352.08 is: 438,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,017.12 : 625,488.36 = 317,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,017.12/625,488.36 = 317,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,017.12x = 625,488.36 × 317,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,017.12x = 198,500,032,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,500,032,061.79/453,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,173.36

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