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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,333.45, 587,122.17 and 369,998.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,333.45, 587,122.17 and 369,998.85 is: 511,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,333.45 : 587,122.17 = 369,998.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,333.45/587,122.17 = 369,998.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,333.45x = 587,122.17 × 369,998.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,333.45x = 217,234,527,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,234,527,709.51/424,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,942.97

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