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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,473.80, 589,807.86 and 276,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,473.80, 589,807.86 and 276,389 is: 381,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,473.80 : 589,807.86 = 276,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,473.80/589,807.86 = 276,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,473.80x = 589,807.86 × 276,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,473.80x = 163,016,404,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,016,404,617.54/427,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,348.29

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