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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,771.84, 588,684.87 and 273,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,771.84, 588,684.87 and 273,758.52 is: 377,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,771.84 : 588,684.87 = 273,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,771.84/588,684.87 = 273,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,771.84x = 588,684.87 × 273,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,771.84x = 161,157,498,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,157,498,757.59/426,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,619.80

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