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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,841.71, 582,413.25 and 376,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,841.71, 582,413.25 and 376,441.62 is: 519,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,841.71 : 582,413.25 = 376,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,841.71/582,413.25 = 376,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,841.71x = 582,413.25 × 376,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,841.71x = 219,244,587,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,244,587,339.47/421,841.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,731.89

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