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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,728.29, 712,192.74 and 317,564.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,728.29, 712,192.74 and 317,564.45 is: 475,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,728.29 : 712,192.74 = 317,564.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,728.29/712,192.74 = 317,564.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,728.29x = 712,192.74 × 317,564.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,728.29x = 226,167,095,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,167,095,772.09/475,728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,412.33

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