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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,480.96, 531,454.03 and 316,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,480.96, 531,454.03 and 316,317.08 is: 436,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,480.96 : 531,454.03 = 316,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,480.96/531,454.03 = 316,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,480.96x = 531,454.03 × 316,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,480.96x = 168,107,986,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,107,986,923.83/385,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,099.33

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