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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,997.11, 663,486.80 and 317,655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,997.11, 663,486.80 and 317,655.11 is: 438,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,997.11 : 663,486.80 = 317,655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,997.11/663,486.80 = 317,655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,997.11x = 663,486.80 × 317,655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,997.11x = 210,759,972,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,759,972,437.55/480,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,173.05

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