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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,303.92, 648,173.98 and 318,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,303.92, 648,173.98 and 318,138.48 is: 439,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,303.92 : 648,173.98 = 318,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,303.92/648,173.98 = 318,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,303.92x = 648,173.98 × 318,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,303.92x = 206,209,084,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209,084,772.75/469,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,393.48

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