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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,259.03, 585,472.73 and 315,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,259.03, 585,472.73 and 315,848.09 is: 435,866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,259.03 : 585,472.73 = 315,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,259.03/585,472.73 = 315,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,259.03x = 585,472.73 × 315,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,259.03x = 184,920,443,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,920,443,402.03/424,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,866.84

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