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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,051.34, 584,588.54 and 337,249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,051.34, 584,588.54 and 337,249.31 is: 464,925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,051.34 : 584,588.54 = 337,249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,051.34/584,588.54 = 337,249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,051.34x = 584,588.54 × 337,249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,051.34x = 197,152,079,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,152,079,669.09/424,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,925.03

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