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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,752.08, 712,227.96 and 317,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,752.08, 712,227.96 and 317,588.24 is: 475,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,752.08 : 712,227.96 = 317,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,752.08/712,227.96 = 317,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,752.08x = 712,227.96 × 317,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,752.08x = 226,195,224,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,195,224,295.19/475,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,447.68

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