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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,348, 1,077,527.40 and 318,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,348, 1,077,527.40 and 318,881.38 is: 478,324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,348 : 1,077,527.40 = 318,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,348/1,077,527.40 = 318,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,348x = 1,077,527.40 × 318,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,348x = 343,603,424,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,603,424,299.81/718,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,324.47

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