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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,245.88, 510,557.34 and 316,708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,245.88, 510,557.34 and 316,708.12 is: 436,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,245.88 : 510,557.34 = 316,708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,245.88/510,557.34 = 316,708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,245.88x = 510,557.34 × 316,708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,245.88x = 161,697,655,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,697,655,303.60/370,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,730.46

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