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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,361.02, 692,678.96 and 318,855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,361.02, 692,678.96 and 318,855.18 is: 478,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,361.02 : 692,678.96 = 318,855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,361.02/692,678.96 = 318,855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,361.02x = 692,678.96 × 318,855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,361.02x = 220,864,276,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,864,276,671.99/461,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,723.32

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