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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,356.43, 587,033.23 and 317,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,356.43, 587,033.23 and 317,739.62 is: 438,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,356.43 : 587,033.23 = 317,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,356.43/587,033.23 = 317,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,356.43x = 587,033.23 × 317,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,356.43x = 186,523,717,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,523,717,590.21/425,356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,511.58

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