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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,019.40, 531,029.10 and 319,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,019.40, 531,029.10 and 319,027.40 is: 478,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,019.40 : 531,029.10 = 319,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,019.40/531,029.10 = 319,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,019.40x = 531,029.10 × 319,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,019.40x = 169,412,833,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,412,833,097.34/354,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,541.10

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