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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,184.78, 585,179.94 and 375,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,184.78, 585,179.94 and 375,835.68 is: 518,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,184.78 : 585,179.94 = 375,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,184.78/585,179.94 = 375,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,184.78x = 585,179.94 × 375,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,184.78x = 219,931,498,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,931,498,793.08/424,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,480.41

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