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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,237.20, 472,078.20 and 209,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,237.20, 472,078.20 and 209,483.60 is: 313,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,237.20 : 472,078.20 = 209,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,237.20/472,078.20 = 209,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,237.20x = 472,078.20 × 209,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,237.20x = 98,892,640,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,892,640,817.52/315,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,708.66

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