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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,267.58, 648,123.86 and 318,102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,267.58, 648,123.86 and 318,102.14 is: 439,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,267.58 : 648,123.86 = 318,102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,267.58/648,123.86 = 318,102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,267.58x = 648,123.86 × 318,102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,267.58x = 206,169,585,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,169,585,245.65/469,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,343.34

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