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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,788.80, 686,683.20 and 317,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,788.80, 686,683.20 and 317,820.80 is: 476,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,788.80 : 686,683.20 = 317,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,788.80/686,683.20 = 317,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,788.80x = 686,683.20 × 317,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,788.80x = 218,242,203,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,242,203,970.56/457,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,731.20

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