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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,725.09, 590,160.33 and 292,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,725.09, 590,160.33 and 292,041.59 is: 402,948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,725.09 : 590,160.33 = 292,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,725.09/590,160.33 = 292,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,725.09x = 590,160.33 × 292,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,725.09x = 172,351,358,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,351,358,177.32/427,725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,948.91

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