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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,272.96, 577,126.08 and 314,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,272.96, 577,126.08 and 314,448 is: 471,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,272.96 : 577,126.08 = 314,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,272.96/577,126.08 = 314,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,272.96x = 577,126.08 × 314,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,272.96x = 181,476,141,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,476,141,603.84/385,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,032.65

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