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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,237.36, 665,549.16 and 316,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,237.36, 665,549.16 and 316,806.80 is: 437,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,237.36 : 665,549.16 = 316,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,237.36/665,549.16 = 316,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,237.36x = 665,549.16 × 316,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,237.36x = 210,850,499,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,850,499,622.29/482,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,233.85

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