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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,803.40, 475,205.10 and 295,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,803.40, 475,205.10 and 295,808.20 is: 443,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,803.40 : 475,205.10 = 295,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,803.40/475,205.10 = 295,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,803.40x = 475,205.10 × 295,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,803.40x = 140,569,565,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,569,565,261.82/316,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,712.30

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