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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,972.30, 472,458.45 and 314,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,972.30, 472,458.45 and 314,972.30 is: 472,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,972.30 : 472,458.45 = 314,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,972.30/472,458.45 = 314,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,972.30x = 472,458.45 × 314,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,972.30x = 148,811,324,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,811,324,650.94/314,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,458.45

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