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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,402.17, 586,726.43 and 366,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,402.17, 586,726.43 and 366,867.72 is: 503,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,402.17 : 586,726.43 = 366,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,402.17/586,726.43 = 366,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,402.17x = 586,726.43 × 366,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,402.17x = 215,250,985,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,250,985,803.50/427,402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,626.33

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