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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,876.92, 585,467.64 and 316,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,876.92, 585,467.64 and 316,921.28 is: 437,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,876.92 : 585,467.64 = 316,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,876.92/585,467.64 = 316,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,876.92x = 585,467.64 × 316,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,876.92x = 185,547,153,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,547,153,867.38/423,876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,738.28

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