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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,196.06, 580,916.12 and 318,174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,196.06, 580,916.12 and 318,174.06 is: 438,827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,196.06 : 580,916.12 = 318,174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,196.06/580,916.12 = 318,174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,196.06x = 580,916.12 × 318,174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,196.06x = 184,832,440,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,832,440,419.85/421,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,827.56

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