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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,986.95, 590,865.57 and 319,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,986.95, 590,865.57 and 319,741.20 is: 440,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,986.95 : 590,865.57 = 319,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,986.95/590,865.57 = 319,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,986.95x = 590,865.57 × 319,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,986.95x = 188,924,066,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,924,066,390.48/428,986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,395.84

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