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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,021.59, 506,303.46 and 318,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,021.59, 506,303.46 and 318,147.91 is: 476,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,021.59 : 506,303.46 = 318,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,021.59/506,303.46 = 318,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,021.59x = 506,303.46 × 318,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,021.59x = 161,079,387,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,079,387,624.77/338,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,535.80

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