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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,284.19, 637,904.66 and 317,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,284.19, 637,904.66 and 317,214.41 is: 437,723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,284.19 : 637,904.66 = 317,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,284.19/637,904.66 = 317,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,284.19x = 637,904.66 × 317,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,284.19x = 202,352,545,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,352,545,582.56/462,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,723.27

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