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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,041.80, 472,562.70 and 315,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,041.80, 472,562.70 and 315,041.80 is: 472,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,041.80 : 472,562.70 = 315,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,041.80/472,562.70 = 315,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,041.80x = 472,562.70 × 315,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,041.80x = 148,877,003,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,877,003,620.86/315,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,562.70

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