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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,999.14, 497,787.34 and 314,169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,999.14, 497,787.34 and 314,169.45 is: 432,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,999.14 : 497,787.34 = 314,169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,999.14/497,787.34 = 314,169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,999.14x = 497,787.34 × 314,169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,999.14x = 156,389,574,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,389,574,824.76/361,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,016.43

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