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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,002.20, 552,003.30 and 315,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,002.20, 552,003.30 and 315,514.20 is: 473,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,002.20 : 552,003.30 = 315,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,002.20/552,003.30 = 315,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,002.20x = 552,003.30 × 315,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,002.20x = 174,164,879,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,164,879,596.86/368,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,271.30

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