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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,994.70, 663,483.48 and 317,652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,994.70, 663,483.48 and 317,652.71 is: 438,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,994.70 : 663,483.48 = 317,652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,994.70/663,483.48 = 317,652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,994.70x = 663,483.48 × 317,652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,994.70x = 210,757,325,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,757,325,579.11/480,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,169.75

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