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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,158.29, 675,135.25 and 317,289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,158.29, 675,135.25 and 317,289.25 is: 437,921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,158.29 : 675,135.25 = 317,289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,158.29/675,135.25 = 317,289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,158.29x = 675,135.25 × 317,289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,158.29x = 214,213,158,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,213,158,956.51/489,158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,921.96

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