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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,477.20, 473,215.80 and 289,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,477.20, 473,215.80 and 289,672.40 is: 434,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,477.20 : 473,215.80 = 289,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,477.20/473,215.80 = 289,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,477.20x = 473,215.80 × 289,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,477.20x = 137,077,556,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077,556,503.92/315,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,508.60

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