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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,715.87, 590,023.81 and 417,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,715.87, 590,023.81 and 417,744.26 is: 578,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,715.87 : 590,023.81 = 417,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,715.87/590,023.81 = 417,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,715.87x = 590,023.81 × 417,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,715.87x = 246,479,059,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,479,059,890.83/425,715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,975.50

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