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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,194.68, 671,995.06 and 317,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,194.68, 671,995.06 and 317,658.44 is: 438,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,194.68 : 671,995.06 = 317,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,194.68/671,995.06 = 317,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,194.68x = 671,995.06 × 317,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,194.68x = 213,464,902,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,464,902,447.31/487,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,151.14

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