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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,357.68, 587,034.96 and 317,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,357.68, 587,034.96 and 317,740.88 is: 438,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,357.68 : 587,034.96 = 317,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,357.68/587,034.96 = 317,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,357.68x = 587,034.96 × 317,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,357.68x = 186,525,001,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,525,001,845.99/425,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,513.31

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