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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,893.60, 686,699.82 and 316,646.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,893.60, 686,699.82 and 316,646.55 is: 474,872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,893.60 : 686,699.82 = 316,646.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,893.60/686,699.82 = 316,646.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,893.60x = 686,699.82 × 316,646.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,893.60x = 217,441,127,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,441,127,104.82/457,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,872.61

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