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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,263.20, 472,117.20 and 209,509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,263.20, 472,117.20 and 209,509.60 is: 313,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,263.20 : 472,117.20 = 209,509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,263.20/472,117.20 = 209,509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,263.20x = 472,117.20 × 209,509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,263.20x = 98,913,085,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,913,085,725.12/315,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,747.64

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