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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,857.83, 529,571.10 and 316,992.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,857.83, 529,571.10 and 316,992.65 is: 473,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,857.83 : 529,571.10 = 316,992.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,857.83/529,571.10 = 316,992.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,857.83x = 529,571.10 × 316,992.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,857.83x = 167,870,144,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,870,144,893.28/354,857.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,063.10

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