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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,044.44, 590,426.73 and 420,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,044.44, 590,426.73 and 420,031 is: 582,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,044.44 : 590,426.73 = 420,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,044.44/590,426.73 = 420,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,044.44x = 590,426.73 × 420,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,044.44x = 247,997,529,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,997,529,828.63/426,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,093.10

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