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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,108.12, 589,268.34 and 274,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,108.12, 589,268.34 and 274,231.96 is: 378,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,108.12 : 589,268.34 = 274,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,108.12/589,268.34 = 274,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,108.12x = 589,268.34 × 274,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,108.12x = 161,596,211,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,596,211,844.15/427,108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,349.66

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