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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,921.62, 586,434.19 and 317,304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,921.62, 586,434.19 and 317,304.82 is: 437,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,921.62 : 586,434.19 = 317,304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,921.62/586,434.19 = 317,304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,921.62x = 586,434.19 × 317,304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,921.62x = 186,078,392,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,078,392,167.63/424,921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,912.27

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