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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,846.27, 587,519.45 and 272,968.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,846.27, 587,519.45 and 272,968.75 is: 376,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,846.27 : 587,519.45 = 272,968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,846.27/587,519.45 = 272,968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,846.27x = 587,519.45 × 272,968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,846.27x = 160,374,449,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,374,449,867.19/425,846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,601.75

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