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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,020.59, 506,301.97 and 318,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,020.59, 506,301.97 and 318,146.91 is: 476,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,020.59 : 506,301.97 = 318,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,020.59/506,301.97 = 318,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,020.59x = 506,301.97 × 318,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,020.59x = 161,078,408,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,078,408,562.07/338,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,534.30

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