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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,254.78, 470,272.80 and 311,815.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,254.78, 470,272.80 and 311,815.50 is: 468,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,254.78 : 470,272.80 = 311,815.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,254.78/470,272.80 = 311,815.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,254.78x = 470,272.80 × 311,815.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,254.78x = 146,638,348,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,638,348,268.40/313,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,112.09

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