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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,316.40, 472,283.40 and 273,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,316.40, 472,283.40 and 273,844.40 is: 410,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,316.40 : 472,283.40 = 273,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,316.40/472,283.40 = 273,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,316.40x = 472,283.40 × 273,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,316.40x = 129,332,164,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,332,164,302.96/315,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,166.31

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