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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,828.72, 584,443.67 and 294,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,828.72, 584,443.67 and 294,913.26 is: 406,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,828.72 : 584,443.67 = 294,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,828.72/584,443.67 = 294,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,828.72x = 584,443.67 × 294,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,828.72x = 172,360,186,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,360,186,531.50/423,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,674.15

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