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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,204.55, 775,551.15 and 318,651.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,204.55, 775,551.15 and 318,651.33 is: 476,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,204.55 : 775,551.15 = 318,651.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,204.55/775,551.15 = 318,651.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,204.55x = 775,551.15 × 318,651.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,204.55x = 247,130,405,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,130,405,430.53/518,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,897.41

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