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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,940.12, 687,305.46 and 317,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,940.12, 687,305.46 and 317,797.16 is: 476,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,940.12 : 687,305.46 = 317,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,940.12/687,305.46 = 317,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,940.12x = 687,305.46 × 317,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,940.12x = 218,423,723,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,423,723,240.49/457,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,970.05

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