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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,008.40, 472,512.60 and 301,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,008.40, 472,512.60 and 301,230.30 is: 451,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,008.40 : 472,512.60 = 301,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,008.40/472,512.60 = 301,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,008.40x = 472,512.60 × 301,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,008.40x = 142,335,112,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,335,112,251.78/315,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,845.45

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