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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,066.37, 589,441.70 and 355,376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,066.37, 589,441.70 and 355,376.51 is: 490,494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,066.37 : 589,441.70 = 355,376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,066.37/589,441.70 = 355,376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,066.37x = 589,441.70 × 355,376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,066.37x = 209,473,734,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,473,734,194.47/427,066.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,494.57

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