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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,374.08, 587,057.61 and 317,757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,374.08, 587,057.61 and 317,757.29 is: 438,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,374.08 : 587,057.61 = 317,757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,374.08/587,057.61 = 317,757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,374.08x = 587,057.61 × 317,757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,374.08x = 186,541,832,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,541,832,292.19/425,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,535.96

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