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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,657.13, 587,074.50 and 272,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,657.13, 587,074.50 and 272,709.52 is: 376,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,657.13 : 587,074.50 = 272,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,657.13/587,074.50 = 272,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,657.13x = 587,074.50 × 272,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,657.13x = 160,100,803,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,100,803,631.55/425,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,126.21

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