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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,971.28, 886,206.48 and 424,311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,971.28, 886,206.48 and 424,311.05 is: 585,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,971.28 : 886,206.48 = 424,311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,971.28/886,206.48 = 424,311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,971.28x = 886,206.48 × 424,311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,971.28x = 376,027,202,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,027,202,045.60/641,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,738.36

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