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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,454.20, 472,403.70 and 209,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,454.20, 472,403.70 and 209,700.60 is: 314,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,454.20 : 472,403.70 = 209,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,454.20/472,403.70 = 209,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,454.20x = 472,403.70 × 209,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,454.20x = 99,063,339,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,063,339,332.22/315,454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,033.98

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