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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,907.60, 577,361.40 and 314,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,907.60, 577,361.40 and 314,923.60 is: 472,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,907.60 : 577,361.40 = 314,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,907.60/577,361.40 = 314,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,907.60x = 577,361.40 × 314,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,907.60x = 181,824,730,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,824,730,589.04/384,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,385.40

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