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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,117.38, 755,019.08 and 317,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,117.38, 755,019.08 and 317,731.05 is: 438,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,117.38 : 755,019.08 = 317,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,117.38/755,019.08 = 317,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,117.38x = 755,019.08 × 317,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,117.38x = 239,893,003,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,893,003,469.78/547,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,467.16

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