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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,709.29, 712,164.24 and 317,545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,709.29, 712,164.24 and 317,545.45 is: 475,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,709.29 : 712,164.24 = 317,545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,709.29/712,164.24 = 317,545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,709.29x = 712,164.24 × 317,545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,709.29x = 226,144,514,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,144,514,064.71/475,709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,383.85

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