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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,094.01, 580,708.11 and 275,682.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,094.01, 580,708.11 and 275,682.81 is: 380,179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,094.01 : 580,708.11 = 275,682.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,094.01/580,708.11 = 275,682.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,094.01x = 580,708.11 × 275,682.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,094.01x = 160,091,243,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,091,243,554.59/421,094.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,179.34

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