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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,521.40, 537,782.10 and 331,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,521.40, 537,782.10 and 331,487.80 is: 497,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,521.40 : 537,782.10 = 331,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,521.40/537,782.10 = 331,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,521.40x = 537,782.10 × 331,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,521.40x = 178,268,205,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,268,205,208.38/358,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,231.70

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