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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,112.67, 588,687.66 and 390,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,112.67, 588,687.66 and 390,913.62 is: 538,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,112.67 : 588,687.66 = 390,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,112.67/588,687.66 = 390,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,112.67x = 588,687.66 × 390,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,112.67x = 230,126,024,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,126,024,219.93/427,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,794.66

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