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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,733.12, 778,091.94 and 316,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,733.12, 778,091.94 and 316,388.64 is: 474,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,733.12 : 778,091.94 = 316,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,733.12/778,091.94 = 316,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,733.12x = 778,091.94 × 316,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,733.12x = 246,179,450,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,179,450,691.56/518,733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,578.24

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