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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,233.10, 1,377,349.65 and 318,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,233.10, 1,377,349.65 and 318,995.10 is: 478,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,233.10 : 1,377,349.65 = 318,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,233.10/1,377,349.65 = 318,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,233.10x = 1,377,349.65 × 318,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,233.10x = 439,367,789,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,367,789,336.72/918,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,492.65

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