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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,566.06, 588,927.41 and 271,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,566.06, 588,927.41 and 271,604.81 is: 374,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,566.06 : 588,927.41 = 271,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,566.06/588,927.41 = 271,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,566.06x = 588,927.41 × 271,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,566.06x = 159,955,518,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,955,518,429.66/426,566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,984.16

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