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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,954.70, 560,932.05 and 314,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,954.70, 560,932.05 and 314,905.70 is: 472,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,954.70 : 560,932.05 = 314,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,954.70/560,932.05 = 314,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,954.70x = 560,932.05 × 314,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,954.70x = 176,640,699,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,640,699,857.69/373,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,358.55

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