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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,048.80, 472,573.20 and 315,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,048.80, 472,573.20 and 315,048.80 is: 472,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,048.80 : 472,573.20 = 315,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,048.80/472,573.20 = 315,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,048.80x = 472,573.20 × 315,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,048.80x = 148,883,619,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,883,619,572.16/315,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,573.20

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