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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,727.07, 702,046.08 and 317,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,727.07, 702,046.08 and 317,851.17 is: 438,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,727.07 : 702,046.08 = 317,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,727.07/702,046.08 = 317,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,727.07x = 702,046.08 × 317,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,727.07x = 223,146,167,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,146,167,921.91/508,727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,636.32

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