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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,258.09, 498,063.52 and 310,812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,258.09, 498,063.52 and 310,812.68 is: 428,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,258.09 : 498,063.52 = 310,812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,258.09/498,063.52 = 310,812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,258.09x = 498,063.52 × 310,812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,258.09x = 154,804,457,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,804,457,461.43/361,258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,514.85

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