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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,946.40, 587,994.96 and 275,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,946.40, 587,994.96 and 275,116.96 is: 379,783.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,946.40 : 587,994.96 = 275,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,946.40/587,994.96 = 275,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,946.40x = 587,994.96 × 275,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,946.40x = 161,767,385,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,767,385,890.52/425,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,783.43

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