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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,547.20, 437,041.20 and 312,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,547.20, 437,041.20 and 312,547.20 is: 437,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,547.20 : 437,041.20 = 312,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,547.20/437,041.20 = 312,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,547.20x = 437,041.20 × 312,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,547.20x = 136,596,003,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,596,003,344.64/312,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,041.20

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