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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,727.79, 712,191.99 and 317,563.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,727.79, 712,191.99 and 317,563.95 is: 475,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,727.79 : 712,191.99 = 317,563.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,727.79/712,191.99 = 317,563.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,727.79x = 712,191.99 × 317,563.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,727.79x = 226,166,501,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,166,501,502.76/475,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,411.58

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