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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,061.36, 688,774.92 and 317,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,061.36, 688,774.92 and 317,715.32 is: 438,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,061.36 : 688,774.92 = 317,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,061.36/688,774.92 = 317,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,061.36x = 688,774.92 × 317,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,061.36x = 218,834,344,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,834,344,115.77/499,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,491.86

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