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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,292.82, 588,314.34 and 376,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,292.82, 588,314.34 and 376,270.92 is: 518,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,292.82 : 588,314.34 = 376,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,292.82/588,314.34 = 376,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,292.82x = 588,314.34 × 376,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,292.82x = 221,365,577,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,365,577,960.99/427,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,065.29

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