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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,874.37, 499,307.46 and 316,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,874.37, 499,307.46 and 316,737.05 is: 475,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,874.37 : 499,307.46 = 316,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,874.37/499,307.46 = 316,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,874.37x = 499,307.46 × 316,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,874.37x = 158,149,168,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149,168,239.09/332,874.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,101.67

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