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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,996.76, 587,615.04 and 272,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,996.76, 587,615.04 and 272,983.44 is: 376,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,996.76 : 587,615.04 = 272,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,996.76/587,615.04 = 272,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,996.76x = 587,615.04 × 272,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,996.76x = 160,409,175,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,409,175,014.94/425,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,550.22

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