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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,465.94, 580,041.19 and 275,207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,465.94, 580,041.19 and 275,207.83 is: 379,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,465.94 : 580,041.19 = 275,207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,465.94/580,041.19 = 275,207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,465.94x = 580,041.19 × 275,207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,465.94x = 159,631,877,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,631,877,210.52/420,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,654.72

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