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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,008.96, 684,558.72 and 317,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,008.96, 684,558.72 and 317,679.36 is: 438,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,008.96 : 684,558.72 = 317,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,008.96/684,558.72 = 317,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,008.96x = 684,558.72 × 317,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,008.96x = 217,470,176,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,470,176,052.02/496,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,440.02

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