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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,042.80, 472,564.20 and 287,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,042.80, 472,564.20 and 287,486.60 is: 431,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,042.80 : 472,564.20 = 287,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,042.80/472,564.20 = 287,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,042.80x = 472,564.20 × 287,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,042.80x = 135,855,875,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,855,875,139.72/315,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,229.90

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