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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,435.54, 580,832.91 and 275,585.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,435.54, 580,832.91 and 275,585.13 is: 380,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,435.54 : 580,832.91 = 275,585.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,435.54/580,832.91 = 275,585.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,435.54x = 580,832.91 × 275,585.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,435.54x = 160,068,913,010.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,068,913,010.63/420,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,721.65

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