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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,774.84, 588,688.98 and 273,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,774.84, 588,688.98 and 273,761.52 is: 377,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,774.84 : 588,688.98 = 273,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,774.84/588,688.98 = 273,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,774.84x = 588,688.98 × 273,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,774.84x = 161,160,389,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,160,389,972.05/426,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,623.92

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