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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,462.88, 701,816.58 and 316,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,462.88, 701,816.58 and 316,168.20 is: 474,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,462.88 : 701,816.58 = 316,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,462.88/701,816.58 = 316,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,462.88x = 701,816.58 × 316,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,462.88x = 221,892,084,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,892,084,828.76/467,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,673.17

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