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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,712.43, 590,203.09 and 255,596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,712.43, 590,203.09 and 255,596.13 is: 352,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,712.43 : 590,203.09 = 255,596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,712.43/590,203.09 = 255,596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,712.43x = 590,203.09 × 255,596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,712.43x = 150,853,625,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,853,625,718.04/427,712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,698.72

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