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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,533.08, 442,819.70 and 315,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,533.08, 442,819.70 and 315,023 is: 436,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,533.08 : 442,819.70 = 315,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,533.08/442,819.70 = 315,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,533.08x = 442,819.70 × 315,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,533.08x = 139,498,390,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,498,390,353.10/319,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,569.48

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