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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,577.93, 590,017.36 and 289,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,577.93, 590,017.36 and 289,475.93 is: 399,449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,577.93 : 590,017.36 = 289,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,577.93/590,017.36 = 289,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,577.93x = 590,017.36 × 289,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,577.93x = 170,795,824,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795,824,002.15/427,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,449.58

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