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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,008.23, 497,799.84 and 314,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,008.23, 497,799.84 and 314,178.54 is: 432,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,008.23 : 497,799.84 = 314,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,008.23/497,799.84 = 314,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,008.23x = 497,799.84 × 314,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,008.23x = 156,398,026,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398,026,943.43/362,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,028.93

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