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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,227.29, 533,078.78 and 314,189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,227.29, 533,078.78 and 314,189.51 is: 470,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,227.29 : 533,078.78 = 314,189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,227.29/533,078.78 = 314,189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,227.29x = 533,078.78 × 314,189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,227.29x = 167,487,756,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,487,756,443.26/356,227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,171.04

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