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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,174.30, 498,261.45 and 319,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,174.30, 498,261.45 and 319,052.30 is: 478,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,174.30 : 498,261.45 = 319,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,174.30/498,261.45 = 319,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,174.30x = 498,261.45 × 319,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,174.30x = 158,971,461,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,971,461,623.84/332,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,578.45

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