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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,676.08, 438,824.52 and 311,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,676.08, 438,824.52 and 311,603.88 is: 429,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,676.08 : 438,824.52 = 311,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,676.08/438,824.52 = 311,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,676.08x = 438,824.52 × 311,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,676.08x = 136,739,423,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,739,423,071.14/318,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,085.93

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