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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,183.91, 585,178.73 and 375,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,183.91, 585,178.73 and 375,834.80 is: 518,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,183.91 : 585,178.73 = 375,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,183.91/585,178.73 = 375,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,183.91x = 585,178.73 × 375,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,183.91x = 219,930,531,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,930,531,946.96/424,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,479.20

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