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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,063.76, 588,966.16 and 354,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,063.76, 588,966.16 and 354,351.44 is: 488,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,063.76 : 588,966.16 = 354,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,063.76/588,966.16 = 354,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,063.76x = 588,966.16 × 354,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,063.76x = 208,701,006,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,701,006,907.27/427,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,688.17

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