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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,943.66, 686,775.44 and 316,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,943.66, 686,775.44 and 316,696.68 is: 474,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,943.66 : 686,775.44 = 316,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,943.66/686,775.44 = 316,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,943.66x = 686,775.44 × 316,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,943.66x = 217,499,501,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,499,501,753.54/457,943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,948.17

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