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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,012.60, 555,018.90 and 314,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,012.60, 555,018.90 and 314,900.20 is: 472,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,012.60 : 555,018.90 = 314,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,012.60/555,018.90 = 314,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,012.60x = 555,018.90 × 314,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,012.60x = 174,775,562,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,775,562,613.78/370,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,350.30

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