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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,501.20, 472,474.20 and 209,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,501.20, 472,474.20 and 209,747.60 is: 314,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,501.20 : 472,474.20 = 209,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,501.20/472,474.20 = 209,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,501.20x = 472,474.20 × 209,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,501.20x = 99,100,329,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100,329,511.92/315,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,104.45

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