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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,950.40, 636,962.40 and 318,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,950.40, 636,962.40 and 318,974.40 is: 479,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,950.40 : 636,962.40 = 318,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,950.40/636,962.40 = 318,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,950.40x = 636,962.40 × 318,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,950.40x = 203,174,699,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,174,699,362.56/423,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,241.67

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