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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,087.36, 688,810.80 and 317,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,087.36, 688,810.80 and 317,741.36 is: 438,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,087.36 : 688,810.80 = 317,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,087.36/688,810.80 = 317,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,087.36x = 688,810.80 × 317,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,087.36x = 218,863,680,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,863,680,374.69/499,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,527.80

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