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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,358.44, 609,689.52 and 424,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,358.44, 609,689.52 and 424,972.32 is: 587,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,358.44 : 609,689.52 = 424,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,358.44/609,689.52 = 424,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,358.44x = 609,689.52 × 424,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,358.44x = 259,101,169,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,101,169,794.09/441,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,053.85

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