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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,348.63, 477,528.21 and 254,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,348.63, 477,528.21 and 254,874.60 is: 382,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,348.63 : 477,528.21 = 254,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,348.63/477,528.21 = 254,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,348.63x = 477,528.21 × 254,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,348.63x = 121,709,811,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,709,811,512.47/318,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,316.12

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