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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,004.95, 472,507.43 and 265,797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,004.95, 472,507.43 and 265,797.45 is: 398,696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,004.95 : 472,507.43 = 265,797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,004.95/472,507.43 = 265,797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,004.95x = 472,507.43 × 265,797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,004.95x = 125,591,268,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,591,268,671.07/315,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,696.18

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