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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,292.28, 585,518.94 and 315,881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,292.28, 585,518.94 and 315,881.34 is: 435,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,292.28 : 585,518.94 = 315,881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,292.28/585,518.94 = 315,881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,292.28x = 585,518.94 × 315,881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,292.28x = 184,954,507,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,954,507,362.58/424,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,912.97

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