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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,085.60, 534,128.40 and 315,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,085.60, 534,128.40 and 315,650.40 is: 473,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,085.60 : 534,128.40 = 315,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,085.60/534,128.40 = 315,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,085.60x = 534,128.40 × 315,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,085.60x = 168,597,843,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,597,843,111.36/356,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,475.60

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