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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,030.80, 472,546.20 and 287,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,030.80, 472,546.20 and 287,474.60 is: 431,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,030.80 : 472,546.20 = 287,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,030.80/472,546.20 = 287,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,030.80x = 472,546.20 × 287,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,030.80x = 135,845,029,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,845,029,826.52/315,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,211.90

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