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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,901.80, 473,852.70 and 310,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,901.80, 473,852.70 and 310,717.80 is: 466,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,901.80 : 473,852.70 = 310,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,901.80/473,852.70 = 310,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,901.80x = 473,852.70 × 310,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,901.80x = 147,234,468,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,234,468,468.06/315,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,076.70

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