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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,223.65, 649,107.32 and 317,468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,223.65, 649,107.32 and 317,468.79 is: 438,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223.65 : 649,107.32 = 317,468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223.65/649,107.32 = 317,468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223.65x = 649,107.32 × 317,468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223.65x = 206,071,313,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,071,313,873.20/470,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,241.07

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