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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,331.80, 472,997.70 and 310,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,331.80, 472,997.70 and 310,147.80 is: 465,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,331.80 : 472,997.70 = 310,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,331.80/472,997.70 = 310,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,331.80x = 472,997.70 × 310,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,331.80x = 146,699,196,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,699,196,060.06/315,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,221.70

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