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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,085.36, 688,808.04 and 317,739.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,085.36, 688,808.04 and 317,739.36 is: 438,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,085.36 : 688,808.04 = 317,739.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,085.36/688,808.04 = 317,739.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,085.36x = 688,808.04 × 317,739.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,085.36x = 218,861,425,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,861,425,792.45/499,085.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,525.04

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