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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,174.80, 496,762.20 and 314,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,174.80, 496,762.20 and 314,845.20 is: 472,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,174.80 : 496,762.20 = 314,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,174.80/496,762.20 = 314,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,174.80x = 496,762.20 × 314,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,174.80x = 156,403,194,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,403,194,211.44/331,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,267.80

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