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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,950.88, 588,029.12 and 328,936.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,950.88, 588,029.12 and 328,936.93 is: 454,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,950.88 : 588,029.12 = 328,936.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,950.88/588,029.12 = 328,936.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,950.88x = 588,029.12 × 328,936.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,950.88x = 193,424,492,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,424,492,835.67/425,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,100.47

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