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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,287.02, 477,436.40 and 254,812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,287.02, 477,436.40 and 254,812.38 is: 382,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,287.02 : 477,436.40 = 254,812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,287.02/477,436.40 = 254,812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,287.02x = 477,436.40 × 254,812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,287.02x = 121,656,705,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,656,705,382.63/318,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,223.27

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