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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,923.62, 586,436.96 and 317,306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,923.62, 586,436.96 and 317,306.82 is: 437,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,923.62 : 586,436.96 = 317,306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,923.62/586,436.96 = 317,306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,923.62x = 586,436.96 × 317,306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,923.62x = 186,080,446,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,080,446,908.07/424,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,915.05

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