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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,005.60, 468,008.40 and 275,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,005.60, 468,008.40 and 275,847.20 is: 413,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,005.60 : 468,008.40 = 275,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,005.60/468,008.40 = 275,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,005.60x = 468,008.40 × 275,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,005.60x = 129,098,806,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,098,806,716.48/312,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,770.80

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