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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,846.71, 582,420.15 and 376,446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,846.71, 582,420.15 and 376,446.63 is: 519,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,846.71 : 582,420.15 = 376,446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,846.71/582,420.15 = 376,446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,846.71x = 582,420.15 × 376,446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,846.71x = 219,250,102,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,250,102,711.60/421,846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,738.80

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