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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,168.60, 498,252.90 and 314,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,168.60, 498,252.90 and 314,672.60 is: 472,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,168.60 : 498,252.90 = 314,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,168.60/498,252.90 = 314,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,168.60x = 498,252.90 × 314,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,168.60x = 156,786,535,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,786,535,500.54/332,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,008.90

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