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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,005.79, 587,945.01 and 270,972.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,005.79, 587,945.01 and 270,972.18 is: 373,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,005.79 : 587,945.01 = 270,972.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,005.79/587,945.01 = 270,972.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,005.79x = 587,945.01 × 270,972.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,005.79x = 159,316,737,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,316,737,964.64/426,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,977.87

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