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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,294.32, 588,316.41 and 376,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,294.32, 588,316.41 and 376,272.42 is: 518,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,294.32 : 588,316.41 = 376,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,294.32/588,316.41 = 376,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,294.32x = 588,316.41 × 376,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,294.32x = 221,367,239,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,367,239,316.41/427,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,067.36

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