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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,011.40, 472,517.10 and 301,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,011.40, 472,517.10 and 301,233.30 is: 451,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,011.40 : 472,517.10 = 301,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,011.40/472,517.10 = 301,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,011.40x = 472,517.10 × 301,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,011.40x = 142,337,885,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,337,885,339.43/315,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,849.95

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