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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,240.80, 472,861.20 and 310,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,240.80, 472,861.20 and 310,056.80 is: 465,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,240.80 : 472,861.20 = 310,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,240.80/472,861.20 = 310,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,240.80x = 472,861.20 × 310,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,240.80x = 146,613,830,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,613,830,516.16/315,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,085.20

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