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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,109.06, 586,163.79 and 317,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,109.06, 586,163.79 and 317,497.32 is: 437,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,109.06 : 586,163.79 = 317,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,109.06/586,163.79 = 317,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,109.06x = 586,163.79 × 317,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,109.06x = 186,105,432,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,105,432,406.04/425,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,782.79

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