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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,550.16, 585,874.38 and 316,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,550.16, 585,874.38 and 316,139.44 is: 436,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,550.16 : 585,874.38 = 316,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,550.16/585,874.38 = 316,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,550.16x = 585,874.38 × 316,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,550.16x = 185,217,998,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,217,998,403.55/424,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,268.82

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