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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,874.92, 585,464.88 and 316,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,874.92, 585,464.88 and 316,919.28 is: 437,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,874.92 : 585,464.88 = 316,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,874.92/585,464.88 = 316,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,874.92x = 585,464.88 × 316,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,874.92x = 185,545,108,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,545,108,234.89/423,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,735.52

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