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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,698.79, 712,148.50 and 317,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,698.79, 712,148.50 and 317,534.95 is: 475,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,698.79 : 712,148.50 = 317,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,698.79/712,148.50 = 317,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,698.79x = 712,148.50 × 317,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,698.79x = 226,132,038,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,132,038,340.08/475,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,368.12

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