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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,102.42, 589,303.55 and 254,986.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,102.42, 589,303.55 and 254,986.89 is: 351,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,102.42 : 589,303.55 = 254,986.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,102.42/589,303.55 = 254,986.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,102.42x = 589,303.55 × 254,986.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,102.42x = 150,264,677,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,264,677,908.04/427,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,823.52

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