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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,359.39, 587,037.33 and 317,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,359.39, 587,037.33 and 317,742.60 is: 438,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,359.39 : 587,037.33 = 317,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,359.39/587,037.33 = 317,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,359.39x = 587,037.33 × 317,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,359.39x = 186,526,767,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,526,767,531.26/425,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,515.69

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