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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,033.40, 573,050.10 and 315,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,033.40, 573,050.10 and 315,548.60 is: 473,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,033.40 : 573,050.10 = 315,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,033.40/573,050.10 = 315,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,033.40x = 573,050.10 × 315,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,033.40x = 180,825,156,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825,156,784.86/382,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,322.90

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