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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,757.84, 507,332.20 and 314,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,757.84, 507,332.20 and 314,613.76 is: 434,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,757.84 : 507,332.20 = 314,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,757.84/507,332.20 = 314,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,757.84x = 507,332.20 × 314,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,757.84x = 159,613,691,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613,691,011.07/367,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,018.46

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