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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,215.55, 775,567.65 and 318,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,215.55, 775,567.65 and 318,662.33 is: 476,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,215.55 : 775,567.65 = 318,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,215.55/775,567.65 = 318,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,215.55x = 775,567.65 × 318,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,215.55x = 247,144,194,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,144,194,421.63/518,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,913.89

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