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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,757.72, 670,116.87 and 315,929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,757.72, 670,116.87 and 315,929.88 is: 435,834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,757.72 : 670,116.87 = 315,929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,757.72/670,116.87 = 315,929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,757.72x = 670,116.87 × 315,929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,757.72x = 211,709,942,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,709,942,325.08/485,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,834.44

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