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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,073.52, 777,074.58 and 318,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,073.52, 777,074.58 and 318,424.72 is: 477,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,073.52 : 777,074.58 = 318,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,073.52/777,074.58 = 318,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,073.52x = 777,074.58 × 318,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,073.52x = 247,439,755,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,439,755,555.62/518,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,615.14

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