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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,248.96, 577,090.08 and 314,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,248.96, 577,090.08 and 314,424 is: 470,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,248.96 : 577,090.08 = 314,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,248.96/577,090.08 = 314,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,248.96x = 577,090.08 × 314,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,248.96x = 181,450,971,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,450,971,313.92/385,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,996.65

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