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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,072.67, 506,379.96 and 318,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,072.67, 506,379.96 and 318,199.14 is: 476,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,072.67 : 506,379.96 = 318,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,072.67/506,379.96 = 318,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,072.67x = 506,379.96 × 318,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,072.67x = 161,129,667,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,129,667,785.23/338,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,612.52

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