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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,225.53, 470,062.06 and 312,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,225.53, 470,062.06 and 312,382.43 is: 465,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,225.53 : 470,062.06 = 312,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,225.53/470,062.06 = 312,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,225.53x = 470,062.06 × 312,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,225.53x = 146,839,128,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,839,128,553.61/315,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,822.45

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