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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,729.54, 712,194.61 and 317,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,729.54, 712,194.61 and 317,565.70 is: 475,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,729.54 : 712,194.61 = 317,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,729.54/712,194.61 = 317,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,729.54x = 712,194.61 × 317,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,729.54x = 226,168,579,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,168,579,860.88/475,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,414.20

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