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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,113.20, 497,943.72 and 314,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,113.20, 497,943.72 and 314,283.24 is: 432,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,113.20 : 497,943.72 = 314,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,113.20/497,943.72 = 314,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,113.20x = 497,943.72 × 314,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,113.20x = 156,495,365,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,495,365,659.25/362,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,172.50

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