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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,021.40, 531,032.10 and 319,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,021.40, 531,032.10 and 319,029.40 is: 478,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,021.40 : 531,032.10 = 319,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,021.40/531,032.10 = 319,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,021.40x = 531,032.10 × 319,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,021.40x = 169,414,852,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,414,852,243.74/354,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,544.10

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