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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,914.23, 587,825.28 and 273,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,914.23, 587,825.28 and 273,124.94 is: 376,953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,914.23 : 587,825.28 = 273,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,914.23/587,825.28 = 273,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,914.23x = 587,825.28 × 273,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,914.23x = 160,549,742,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,549,742,276.45/425,914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,953.23

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