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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,477.60, 470,216.40 and 76,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,477.60, 470,216.40 and 76,822.60 is: 115,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,477.60 : 470,216.40 = 76,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,477.60/470,216.40 = 76,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,477.60x = 470,216.40 × 76,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,477.60x = 36,123,246,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,246,410.64/313,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,233.90

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