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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,366.82, 688,663 and 317,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,366.82, 688,663 and 317,889.56 is: 438,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,366.82 : 688,663 = 317,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,366.82/688,663 = 317,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,366.82x = 688,663 × 317,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,366.82x = 218,918,778,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,918,778,058.28/499,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,392.72

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