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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,577.15, 590,016.28 and 289,475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,577.15, 590,016.28 and 289,475.15 is: 399,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,577.15 : 590,016.28 = 289,475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,577.15/590,016.28 = 289,475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,577.15x = 590,016.28 × 289,475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,577.15x = 170,795,046,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795,046,757.99/427,577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,448.49

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