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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,847.40, 572,771.10 and 319,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,847.40, 572,771.10 and 319,639.40 is: 479,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,847.40 : 572,771.10 = 319,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,847.40/572,771.10 = 319,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,847.40x = 572,771.10 × 319,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,847.40x = 183,080,210,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,080,210,741.34/381,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,459.10

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