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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,887.68, 651,822.48 and 319,869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,887.68, 651,822.48 and 319,869.98 is: 440,904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,887.68 : 651,822.48 = 319,869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,887.68/651,822.48 = 319,869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,887.68x = 651,822.48 × 319,869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,887.68x = 208,498,443,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,498,443,641.15/472,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,904.79

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