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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,469.70, 487,937.02 and 314,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,469.70, 487,937.02 and 314,281.20 is: 431,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,469.70 : 487,937.02 = 314,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,469.70/487,937.02 = 314,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,469.70x = 487,937.02 × 314,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,469.70x = 153,349,432,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,349,432,170.02/355,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,399.45

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