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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,955.80, 733,433.70 and 317,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,955.80, 733,433.70 and 317,713.70 is: 476,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,955.80 : 733,433.70 = 317,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,955.80/733,433.70 = 317,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,955.80x = 733,433.70 × 317,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,955.80x = 233,021,934,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,021,934,531.69/488,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,570.55

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