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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,174.06, 588,341.32 and 311,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,174.06, 588,341.32 and 311,323.74 is: 429,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,174.06 : 588,341.32 = 311,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,174.06/588,341.32 = 311,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,174.06x = 588,341.32 × 311,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,174.06x = 183,164,616,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,164,616,418.92/426,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,788.29

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