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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,116.76, 585,086.07 and 375,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,116.76, 585,086.07 and 375,768 is: 518,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,116.76 : 585,086.07 = 375,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,116.76/585,086.07 = 375,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,116.76x = 585,086.07 × 375,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,116.76x = 219,856,622,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,856,622,351.76/424,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,387.02

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