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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,652.18, 631,811.39 and 312,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,652.18, 631,811.39 and 312,675.95 is: 431,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,652.18 : 631,811.39 = 312,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,652.18/631,811.39 = 312,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,652.18x = 631,811.39 × 312,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,652.18x = 197,552,224,810.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,552,224,810.08/457,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,664.56

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