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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,349.34, 582,014.28 and 376,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,349.34, 582,014.28 and 376,519.68 is: 516,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,349.34 : 582,014.28 = 376,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,349.34/582,014.28 = 376,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,349.34x = 582,014.28 × 376,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,349.34x = 219,139,830,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,139,830,461.03/424,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,413.74

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