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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,205.72, 514,706.94 and 315,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,205.72, 514,706.94 and 315,345.92 is: 434,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,205.72 : 514,706.94 = 315,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,205.72/514,706.94 = 315,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,205.72x = 514,706.94 × 315,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,205.72x = 162,310,733,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,310,733,524.69/373,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,909.55

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