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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,029.80, 472,544.70 and 287,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,029.80, 472,544.70 and 287,473.60 is: 431,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,029.80 : 472,544.70 = 287,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,029.80/472,544.70 = 287,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,029.80x = 472,544.70 × 287,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,029.80x = 135,844,126,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,844,126,069.92/315,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,210.40

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