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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,274.12, 550,317.39 and 318,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,274.12, 550,317.39 and 318,361.14 is: 439,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,274.12 : 550,317.39 = 318,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,274.12/550,317.39 = 318,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,274.12x = 550,317.39 × 318,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,274.12x = 175,199,671,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,199,671,642.23/398,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,897.20

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