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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,588.59, 582,032.97 and 278,762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,588.59, 582,032.97 and 278,762.91 is: 384,851.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,588.59 : 582,032.97 = 278,762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,588.59/582,032.97 = 278,762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,588.59x = 582,032.97 × 278,762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,588.59x = 162,249,204,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,249,204,433.14/421,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,851.98

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