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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,844.96, 582,417.74 and 376,444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,844.96, 582,417.74 and 376,444.87 is: 519,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,844.96 : 582,417.74 = 376,444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,844.96/582,417.74 = 376,444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,844.96x = 582,417.74 × 376,444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,844.96x = 219,248,170,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,248,170,419.99/421,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,736.38

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