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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,292.44, 637,916.04 and 317,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,292.44, 637,916.04 and 317,222.61 is: 437,734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,292.44 : 637,916.04 = 317,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,292.44/637,916.04 = 317,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,292.44x = 637,916.04 × 317,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,292.44x = 202,361,391,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,361,391,169.66/462,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,734.59

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