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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,427.17, 470,726.88 and 281,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,427.17, 470,726.88 and 281,769.24 is: 420,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,427.17 : 470,726.88 = 281,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,427.17/470,726.88 = 281,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,427.17x = 470,726.88 × 281,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,427.17x = 132,636,355,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,636,355,225.17/315,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,497.56

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