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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,577.74, 590,017.09 and 289,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,577.74, 590,017.09 and 289,475.73 is: 399,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,577.74 : 590,017.09 = 289,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,577.74/590,017.09 = 289,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,577.74x = 590,017.09 × 289,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,577.74x = 170,795,627,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795,627,840.23/427,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,449.30

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