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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,632.66, 501,555.98 and 315,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,632.66, 501,555.98 and 315,146.88 is: 434,679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,632.66 : 501,555.98 = 315,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,632.66/501,555.98 = 315,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,632.66x = 501,555.98 × 315,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,632.66x = 158,063,802,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,063,802,242.34/363,632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,679.88

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