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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,170.16, 590,314.68 and 368,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,170.16, 590,314.68 and 368,383.02 is: 507,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,170.16 : 590,314.68 = 368,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,170.16/590,314.68 = 368,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,170.16x = 590,314.68 × 368,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,170.16x = 217,461,904,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,461,904,568.73/428,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,886.64

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