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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,798.76, 587,610.78 and 275,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,798.76, 587,610.78 and 275,158.20 is: 379,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,798.76 : 587,610.78 = 275,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,798.76/587,610.78 = 275,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,798.76x = 587,610.78 × 275,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,798.76x = 161,685,924,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,685,924,525.40/425,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,723.80

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