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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,272.25, 649,173.88 and 317,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,272.25, 649,173.88 and 317,517.14 is: 438,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,272.25 : 649,173.88 = 317,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,272.25/649,173.88 = 317,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,272.25x = 649,173.88 × 317,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,272.25x = 206,123,833,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,123,833,740.30/470,272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,307.46

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