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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,117.10, 498,175.65 and 314,621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,117.10, 498,175.65 and 314,621.10 is: 471,931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,117.10 : 498,175.65 = 314,621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,117.10/498,175.65 = 314,621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,117.10x = 498,175.65 × 314,621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,117.10x = 156,736,570,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,736,570,996.22/332,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,931.65

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