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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,772.34, 588,685.56 and 273,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,772.34, 588,685.56 and 273,759.02 is: 377,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,772.34 : 588,685.56 = 273,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,772.34/588,685.56 = 273,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,772.34x = 588,685.56 × 273,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,772.34x = 161,157,981,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,157,981,993.75/426,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,620.49

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