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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,995.20, 527,992.80 and 331,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,995.20, 527,992.80 and 331,259.20 is: 496,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,995.20 : 527,992.80 = 331,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,995.20/527,992.80 = 331,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,995.20x = 527,992.80 × 331,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,995.20x = 174,902,472,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,902,472,533.76/351,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,888.80

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