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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,377.60, 498,566.40 and 314,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,377.60, 498,566.40 and 314,881.60 is: 472,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,377.60 : 498,566.40 = 314,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,377.60/498,566.40 = 314,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,377.60x = 498,566.40 × 314,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,377.60x = 156,989,385,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,989,385,738.24/332,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,322.40

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