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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,115.20, 497,946.48 and 314,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,115.20, 497,946.48 and 314,285.24 is: 432,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,115.20 : 497,946.48 = 314,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,115.20/497,946.48 = 314,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,115.20x = 497,946.48 × 314,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,115.20x = 156,497,228,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,497,228,973.96/362,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,175.26

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