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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,154.40, 498,231.60 and 313,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,154.40, 498,231.60 and 313,783.60 is: 470,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,154.40 : 498,231.60 = 313,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,154.40/498,231.60 = 313,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,154.40x = 498,231.60 × 313,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,154.40x = 156,336,905,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,336,905,081.76/332,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,675.40

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