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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,169.33, 499,927.88 and 310,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,169.33, 499,927.88 and 310,976.44 is: 429,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,169.33 : 499,927.88 = 310,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,169.33/499,927.88 = 310,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,169.33x = 499,927.88 × 310,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,169.33x = 155,465,790,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,465,790,824.27/362,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,262.72

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