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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,632.02, 498,657.57 and 314,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,632.02, 498,657.57 and 314,801.70 is: 432,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,632.02 : 498,657.57 = 314,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,632.02/498,657.57 = 314,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,632.02x = 498,657.57 × 314,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,632.02x = 156,978,250,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,978,250,753.87/362,632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,885.80

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