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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,447.18, 588,250.40 and 275,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,447.18, 588,250.40 and 275,544.18 is: 380,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,447.18 : 588,250.40 = 275,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,447.18/588,250.40 = 275,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,447.18x = 588,250.40 × 275,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,447.18x = 162,088,971,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,088,971,161.42/426,447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,091.56

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