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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,652.17, 631,811.34 and 312,675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,652.17, 631,811.34 and 312,675.94 is: 431,664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,652.17 : 631,811.34 = 312,675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,652.17/631,811.34 = 312,675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,652.17x = 631,811.34 × 312,675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,652.17x = 197,552,204,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,552,204,637.16/457,652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,664.52

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