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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,930.03, 582,346.44 and 319,777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,930.03, 582,346.44 and 319,777.31 is: 441,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,930.03 : 582,346.44 = 319,777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,930.03/582,346.44 = 319,777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,930.03x = 582,346.44 × 319,777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,930.03x = 186,221,178,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,221,178,071.28/421,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,355.59

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