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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,125.37, 638,579.06 and 312,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,125.37, 638,579.06 and 312,917.47 is: 468,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,125.37 : 638,579.06 = 312,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,125.37/638,579.06 = 312,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,125.37x = 638,579.06 × 312,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,125.37x = 199,822,543,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,822,543,850.18/426,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,929.00

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