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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,167.43, 588,332.16 and 311,317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,167.43, 588,332.16 and 311,317.11 is: 429,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,167.43 : 588,332.16 = 311,317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,167.43/588,332.16 = 311,317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,167.43x = 588,332.16 × 311,317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,167.43x = 183,157,867,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,157,867,771.26/426,167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,779.13

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