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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,816.62, 590,665.47 and 274,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,816.62, 590,665.47 and 274,913.73 is: 379,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,816.62 : 590,665.47 = 274,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,816.62/590,665.47 = 274,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,816.62x = 590,665.47 × 274,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,816.62x = 162,382,046,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,382,046,165.33/427,816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,559.93

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