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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,275.96, 581,026.17 and 318,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,275.96, 581,026.17 and 318,253.68 is: 438,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,275.96 : 581,026.17 = 318,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,275.96/581,026.17 = 318,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,275.96x = 581,026.17 × 318,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,275.96x = 184,913,716,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,913,716,778.81/421,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,937.26

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