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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,617.60, 573,926.40 and 314,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,617.60, 573,926.40 and 314,966.40 is: 472,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,617.60 : 573,926.40 = 314,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,617.60/573,926.40 = 314,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,617.60x = 573,926.40 × 314,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,617.60x = 180,767,532,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,767,532,072.96/382,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,449.60

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