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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,076.80, 472,615.20 and 275,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,076.80, 472,615.20 and 275,710.80 is: 413,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,076.80 : 472,615.20 = 275,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,076.80/472,615.20 = 275,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,076.80x = 472,615.20 × 275,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,076.80x = 130,305,114,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,305,114,884.16/315,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,566.20

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