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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,336.40, 1,077,509.98 and 318,869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,336.40, 1,077,509.98 and 318,869.78 is: 478,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,336.40 : 1,077,509.98 = 318,869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,336.40/1,077,509.98 = 318,869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,336.40x = 1,077,509.98 × 318,869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,336.40x = 343,585,370,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,585,370,270.40/718,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,307.06

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