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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,389.41, 552,582.29 and 318,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,389.41, 552,582.29 and 318,317.13 is: 477,474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,389.41 : 552,582.29 = 318,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,389.41/552,582.29 = 318,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,389.41x = 552,582.29 × 318,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,389.41x = 175,896,407,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,896,407,050.04/368,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,474.12

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