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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,750.08, 712,224.96 and 317,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,750.08, 712,224.96 and 317,586.24 is: 475,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,750.08 : 712,224.96 = 317,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,750.08/712,224.96 = 317,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,750.08x = 712,224.96 × 317,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,750.08x = 226,192,847,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,192,847,080.55/475,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,444.69

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