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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,184.48, 529,681.72 and 315,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,184.48, 529,681.72 and 315,019.12 is: 434,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,184.48 : 529,681.72 = 315,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,184.48/529,681.72 = 315,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,184.48x = 529,681.72 × 315,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,184.48x = 166,859,869,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859,869,314.49/384,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,322.25

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