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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,474.05, 587,304.57 and 380,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,474.05, 587,304.57 and 380,073.19 is: 524,635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,474.05 : 587,304.57 = 380,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,474.05/587,304.57 = 380,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,474.05x = 587,304.57 × 380,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,474.05x = 223,218,721,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,218,721,421.48/425,474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,635.34

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