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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,470.88, 701,828.58 and 316,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,470.88, 701,828.58 and 316,176.20 is: 474,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,470.88 : 701,828.58 = 316,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,470.88/701,828.58 = 316,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,470.88x = 701,828.58 × 316,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,470.88x = 221,901,493,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,901,493,475.80/467,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,685.17

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