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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,637.18, 587,015.10 and 303,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,637.18, 587,015.10 and 303,544.26 is: 418,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,637.18 : 587,015.10 = 303,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,637.18/587,015.10 = 303,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,637.18x = 587,015.10 × 303,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,637.18x = 178,185,064,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,185,064,138.33/425,637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,631.34

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