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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,802.60, 577,203.90 and 314,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,802.60, 577,203.90 and 314,818.60 is: 472,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,802.60 : 577,203.90 = 314,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,802.60/577,203.90 = 314,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,802.60x = 577,203.90 × 314,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,802.60x = 181,714,523,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,714,523,712.54/384,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,227.90

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