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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,210.28, 586,831.68 and 317,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,210.28, 586,831.68 and 317,593.68 is: 438,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,210.28 : 586,831.68 = 317,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,210.28/586,831.68 = 317,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,210.28x = 586,831.68 × 317,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,210.28x = 186,374,032,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,374,032,791.78/425,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,310.27

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