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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,223.60, 1,377,335.40 and 318,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,223.60, 1,377,335.40 and 318,985.60 is: 478,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,223.60 : 1,377,335.40 = 318,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,223.60/1,377,335.40 = 318,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,223.60x = 1,377,335.40 × 318,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,223.60x = 439,350,158,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,350,158,970.24/918,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,478.40

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