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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,743.31, 590,245.35 and 255,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,743.31, 590,245.35 and 255,627.04 is: 352,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,743.31 : 590,245.35 = 255,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,743.31/590,245.35 = 255,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,743.31x = 590,245.35 × 255,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,743.31x = 150,882,671,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,882,671,694.26/427,743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,741.16

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