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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,065.12, 589,439.97 and 355,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,065.12, 589,439.97 and 355,375.26 is: 490,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,065.12 : 589,439.97 = 355,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,065.12/589,439.97 = 355,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,065.12x = 589,439.97 × 355,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,065.12x = 209,472,382,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,472,382,593.14/427,065.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,492.84

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