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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,111.27, 572,419.53 and 314,740.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,111.27, 572,419.53 and 314,740.03 is: 471,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,111.27 : 572,419.53 = 314,740.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,111.27/572,419.53 = 314,740.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,111.27x = 572,419.53 × 314,740.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,111.27x = 180,163,340,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,163,340,572.23/382,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,494.44

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