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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,714.40, 726,634.20 and 316,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,714.40, 726,634.20 and 316,315.40 is: 474,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,714.40 : 726,634.20 = 316,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,714.40/726,634.20 = 316,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,714.40x = 726,634.20 × 316,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,714.40x = 229,845,587,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,845,587,626.68/484,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,187.66

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