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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,369.60, 531,554.40 and 315,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,369.60, 531,554.40 and 315,662.40 is: 473,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,369.60 : 531,554.40 = 315,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,369.60/531,554.40 = 315,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,369.60x = 531,554.40 × 315,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,369.60x = 167,791,737,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,791,737,634.56/354,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,493.60

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