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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,315.20, 478,972.80 and 283,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,315.20, 478,972.80 and 283,372.80 is: 425,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,315.20 : 478,972.80 = 283,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,315.20/478,972.80 = 283,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,315.20x = 478,972.80 × 283,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,315.20x = 135,727,863,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,727,863,459.84/319,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,059.20

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