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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,311.10, 475,966.65 and 303,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,311.10, 475,966.65 and 303,314.30 is: 454,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,311.10 : 475,966.65 = 303,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,311.10/475,966.65 = 303,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,311.10x = 475,966.65 × 303,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,311.10x = 144,367,491,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,367,491,268.10/317,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,971.45

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