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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,577.64, 590,016.94 and 289,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,577.64, 590,016.94 and 289,475.64 is: 399,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,577.64 : 590,016.94 = 289,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,577.64/590,016.94 = 289,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,577.64x = 590,016.94 × 289,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,577.64x = 170,795,531,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795,531,317.34/427,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,449.17

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