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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,747.78, 659,563.86 and 316,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,747.78, 659,563.86 and 316,820.08 is: 437,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,747.78 : 659,563.86 = 316,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,747.78/659,563.86 = 316,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,747.78x = 659,563.86 × 316,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,747.78x = 208,963,074,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,963,074,890.31/477,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,392.04

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