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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,202.96, 514,703.16 and 315,343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,202.96, 514,703.16 and 315,343.17 is: 434,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,202.96 : 514,703.16 = 315,343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,202.96/514,703.16 = 315,343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,202.96x = 514,703.16 × 315,343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,202.96x = 162,308,126,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,308,126,083.42/373,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,905.79

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