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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,484.69, 587,362.91 and 303,055.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,484.69, 587,362.91 and 303,055.89 is: 418,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,484.69 : 587,362.91 = 303,055.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,484.69/587,362.91 = 303,055.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,484.69x = 587,362.91 × 303,055.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,484.69x = 178,003,787,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,003,787,927.76/425,484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,355.33

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