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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,336.76, 498,030.23 and 316,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,336.76, 498,030.23 and 316,228.04 is: 471,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,336.76 : 498,030.23 = 316,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,336.76/498,030.23 = 316,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,336.76x = 498,030.23 × 316,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,336.76x = 157,491,123,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,491,123,493.65/334,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,055.36

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