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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,773.32, 686,519.69 and 316,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,773.32, 686,519.69 and 316,526.27 is: 474,692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,773.32 : 686,519.69 = 316,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,773.32/686,519.69 = 316,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,773.32x = 686,519.69 × 316,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,773.32x = 217,301,511,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,301,511,742.03/457,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,692.39

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