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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,234.93, 775,596.64 and 318,681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,234.93, 775,596.64 and 318,681.71 is: 476,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,234.93 : 775,596.64 = 318,681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,234.93/775,596.64 = 318,681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,234.93x = 775,596.64 × 318,681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,234.93x = 247,168,463,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,168,463,505.45/518,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,942.89

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