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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,247.41, 478,871.11 and 303,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,247.41, 478,871.11 and 303,283.68 is: 454,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,247.41 : 478,871.11 = 303,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,247.41/478,871.11 = 303,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,247.41x = 478,871.11 × 303,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,247.41x = 145,233,791,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,233,791,069.82/319,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,925.51

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