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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,242.24, 588,435.69 and 311,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,242.24, 588,435.69 and 311,391.93 is: 429,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,242.24 : 588,435.69 = 311,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,242.24/588,435.69 = 311,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,242.24x = 588,435.69 × 311,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,242.24x = 183,234,126,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,234,126,357.70/426,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,882.61

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