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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,639.91, 760,947.41 and 318,233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,639.91, 760,947.41 and 318,233.31 is: 477,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,639.91 : 760,947.41 = 318,233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,639.91/760,947.41 = 318,233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,639.91x = 760,947.41 × 318,233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,639.91x = 242,158,810,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,158,810,962.26/507,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,028.71

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