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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,257.09, 498,062.14 and 310,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,257.09, 498,062.14 and 310,811.68 is: 428,513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,257.09 : 498,062.14 = 310,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,257.09/498,062.14 = 310,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,257.09x = 498,062.14 × 310,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,257.09x = 154,803,530,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,803,530,477.80/361,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,513.47

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