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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,567.61, 587,324.70 and 317,950.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,567.61, 587,324.70 and 317,950.81 is: 438,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,567.61 : 587,324.70 = 317,950.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,567.61/587,324.70 = 317,950.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,567.61x = 587,324.70 × 317,950.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,567.61x = 186,740,362,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,740,362,629.70/425,567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,803.04

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