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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,059.63, 589,349.28 and 254,992.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,059.63, 589,349.28 and 254,992.63 is: 351,894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,059.63 : 589,349.28 = 254,992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,059.63/589,349.28 = 254,992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,059.63x = 589,349.28 × 254,992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,059.63x = 150,279,722,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,279,722,895.81/427,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,894.00

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