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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,447.87, 588,251.35 and 275,544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,447.87, 588,251.35 and 275,544.87 is: 380,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,447.87 : 588,251.35 = 275,544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,447.87/588,251.35 = 275,544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,447.87x = 588,251.35 × 275,544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,447.87x = 162,089,639,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,089,639,901.56/426,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,092.51

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