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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,043.44, 590,425.34 and 420,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,043.44, 590,425.34 and 420,030 is: 582,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,043.44 : 590,425.34 = 420,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,043.44/590,425.34 = 420,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,043.44x = 590,425.34 × 420,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,043.44x = 247,996,355,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,996,355,560.20/426,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,091.71

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