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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,010.24, 497,802.60 and 314,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,010.24, 497,802.60 and 314,180.54 is: 432,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,010.24 : 497,802.60 = 314,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,010.24/497,802.60 = 314,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,010.24x = 497,802.60 × 314,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,010.24x = 156,399,889,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,399,889,681.40/362,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,031.67

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