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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,994.76, 587,612.28 and 272,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,994.76, 587,612.28 and 272,981.44 is: 376,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,994.76 : 587,612.28 = 272,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,994.76/587,612.28 = 272,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,994.76x = 587,612.28 × 272,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,994.76x = 160,407,246,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,407,246,356.08/425,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,547.46

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