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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,214.10, 498,321.15 and 314,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,214.10, 498,321.15 and 314,718.10 is: 472,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,214.10 : 498,321.15 = 314,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,214.10/498,321.15 = 314,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,214.10x = 498,321.15 × 314,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,214.10x = 156,830,685,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,830,685,517.82/332,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,077.15

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