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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,446.40, 572,169.60 and 314,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,446.40, 572,169.60 and 314,961.60 is: 472,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,446.40 : 572,169.60 = 314,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,446.40/572,169.60 = 314,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,446.40x = 572,169.60 × 314,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,446.40x = 180,211,452,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,211,452,687.36/381,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,442.40

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