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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,734.12, 778,093.44 and 316,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,734.12, 778,093.44 and 316,389.64 is: 474,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,734.12 : 778,093.44 = 316,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,734.12/778,093.44 = 316,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,734.12x = 778,093.44 × 316,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,734.12x = 246,180,703,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,180,703,367.96/518,734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,579.74

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