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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,729.29, 712,194.24 and 317,565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,729.29, 712,194.24 and 317,565.45 is: 475,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,729.29 : 712,194.24 = 317,565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,729.29/712,194.24 = 317,565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,729.29x = 712,194.24 × 317,565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,729.29x = 226,168,284,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,168,284,313.01/475,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,413.83

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