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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,706.30, 712,159.74 and 317,542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,706.30, 712,159.74 and 317,542.46 is: 475,379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,706.30 : 712,159.74 = 317,542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,706.30/712,159.74 = 317,542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,706.30x = 712,159.74 × 317,542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,706.30x = 226,140,955,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,140,955,752.56/475,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,379.36

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