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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,403.30, 586,727.97 and 366,868.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,403.30, 586,727.97 and 366,868.85 is: 503,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,403.30 : 586,727.97 = 366,868.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,403.30/586,727.97 = 366,868.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,403.30x = 586,727.97 × 366,868.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,403.30x = 215,252,217,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,252,217,083.55/427,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,627.88

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