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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,416.10, 562,458.33 and 311,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,416.10, 562,458.33 and 311,863.50 is: 467,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,416.10 : 562,458.33 = 311,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,416.10/562,458.33 = 311,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,416.10x = 562,458.33 × 311,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,416.10x = 175,410,223,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,410,223,397.96/375,416.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,242.14

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