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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,872.40, 475,308.60 and 295,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,872.40, 475,308.60 and 295,877.20 is: 443,815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,872.40 : 475,308.60 = 295,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,872.40/475,308.60 = 295,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,872.40x = 475,308.60 × 295,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,872.40x = 140,632,977,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,632,977,703.92/316,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,815.80

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