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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,074.68, 506,382.96 and 318,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,074.68, 506,382.96 and 318,201.14 is: 476,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,074.68 : 506,382.96 = 318,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,074.68/506,382.96 = 318,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,074.68x = 506,382.96 × 318,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,074.68x = 161,131,635,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,131,635,148.57/338,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,615.51

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