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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,312.10, 475,968.15 and 303,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,312.10, 475,968.15 and 303,315.30 is: 454,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,312.10 : 475,968.15 = 303,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,312.10/475,968.15 = 303,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,312.10x = 475,968.15 × 303,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,312.10x = 144,368,422,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,368,422,207.70/317,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,972.95

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