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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,160.73, 675,138.62 and 317,291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,160.73, 675,138.62 and 317,291.69 is: 437,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,160.73 : 675,138.62 = 317,291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,160.73/675,138.62 = 317,291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,160.73x = 675,138.62 × 317,291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,160.73x = 214,215,876,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,215,876,205.14/489,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,925.33

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