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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,907.01, 587,815.32 and 273,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,907.01, 587,815.32 and 273,117.72 is: 376,943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,907.01 : 587,815.32 = 273,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,907.01/587,815.32 = 273,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,907.01x = 587,815.32 × 273,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,907.01x = 160,542,778,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,542,778,955.28/425,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,943.27

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