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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,867.20, 472,300.80 and 301,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,867.20, 472,300.80 and 301,745.20 is: 452,617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,867.20 : 472,300.80 = 301,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,867.20/472,300.80 = 301,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,867.20x = 472,300.80 × 301,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,867.20x = 142,514,499,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,514,499,356.16/314,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,617.80

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