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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,861.92, 635,201.68 and 318,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,861.92, 635,201.68 and 318,557.60 is: 477,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,861.92 : 635,201.68 = 318,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,861.92/635,201.68 = 318,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,861.92x = 635,201.68 × 318,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,861.92x = 202,348,322,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,348,322,696.77/423,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,392.08

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