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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,448.87, 588,252.73 and 275,545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,448.87, 588,252.73 and 275,545.87 is: 380,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,448.87 : 588,252.73 = 275,545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,448.87/588,252.73 = 275,545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,448.87x = 588,252.73 × 275,545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,448.87x = 162,090,610,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,090,610,267.73/426,448.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,093.89

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