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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,085.61, 688,808.39 and 317,739.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,085.61, 688,808.39 and 317,739.61 is: 438,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,085.61 : 688,808.39 = 317,739.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,085.61/688,808.39 = 317,739.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,085.61x = 688,808.39 × 317,739.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,085.61x = 218,861,707,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,861,707,614.63/499,085.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,525.38

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