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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,182.80, 496,774.20 and 314,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,182.80, 496,774.20 and 314,853.20 is: 472,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,182.80 : 496,774.20 = 314,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,182.80/496,774.20 = 314,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,182.80x = 496,774.20 × 314,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,182.80x = 156,410,946,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,410,946,547.44/331,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,279.80

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