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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,761.72, 670,122.38 and 315,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,761.72, 670,122.38 and 315,933.88 is: 435,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,761.72 : 670,122.38 = 315,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,761.72/670,122.38 = 315,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,761.72x = 670,122.38 × 315,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,761.72x = 211,714,363,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,714,363,588.23/485,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,839.95

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