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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,004.80, 472,507.20 and 301,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,004.80, 472,507.20 and 301,882.80 is: 452,824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,004.80 : 472,507.20 = 301,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,004.80/472,507.20 = 301,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,004.80x = 472,507.20 × 301,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,004.80x = 142,641,796,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,641,796,556.16/315,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,824.20

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