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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,145.10, 492,217.65 and 314,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,145.10, 492,217.65 and 314,148.30 is: 471,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,145.10 : 492,217.65 = 314,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,145.10/492,217.65 = 314,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,145.10x = 492,217.65 × 314,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,145.10x = 154,629,337,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,629,337,977.50/328,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,222.45

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