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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,113.60, 586,721.28 and 322,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,113.60, 586,721.28 and 322,971.52 is: 445,749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,113.60 : 586,721.28 = 322,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,113.60/586,721.28 = 322,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,113.60x = 586,721.28 × 322,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,113.60x = 189,494,263,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,494,263,617.95/425,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,749.71

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