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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,499.38, 776,204.58 and 315,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,499.38, 776,204.58 and 315,042.91 is: 472,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,499.38 : 776,204.58 = 315,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,499.38/776,204.58 = 315,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,499.38x = 776,204.58 × 315,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,499.38x = 244,537,749,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,537,749,638.53/517,499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,537.28

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