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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,469.88, 701,827.08 and 316,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,469.88, 701,827.08 and 316,175.20 is: 474,683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,469.88 : 701,827.08 = 316,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,469.88/701,827.08 = 316,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,469.88x = 701,827.08 × 316,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,469.88x = 221,900,317,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,900,317,384.42/467,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,683.67

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