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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,247.78, 549,683.33 and 315,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,247.78, 549,683.33 and 315,993.06 is: 471,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,247.78 : 549,683.33 = 315,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,247.78/549,683.33 = 315,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,247.78x = 549,683.33 × 315,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,247.78x = 173,696,115,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,696,115,897.73/368,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,682.72

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