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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,363, 524,414.70 and 330,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,363, 524,414.70 and 330,974.52 is: 455,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,363 : 524,414.70 = 330,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,363/524,414.70 = 330,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,363x = 524,414.70 × 330,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,363x = 173,567,903,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,567,903,613.44/381,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,125.18

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