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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,631.67, 501,554.59 and 315,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,631.67, 501,554.59 and 315,145.88 is: 434,678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,631.67 : 501,554.59 = 315,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,631.67/501,554.59 = 315,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,631.67x = 501,554.59 × 315,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,631.67x = 158,062,862,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,062,862,633.59/363,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,678.48

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