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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,593.55, 535,266.80 and 316,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,593.55, 535,266.80 and 316,031.63 is: 471,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,593.55 : 535,266.80 = 316,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,593.55/535,266.80 = 316,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,593.55x = 535,266.80 × 316,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,593.55x = 169,161,236,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,161,236,217.51/358,593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,735.30

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