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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,817.31, 590,666.42 and 274,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,817.31, 590,666.42 and 274,914.42 is: 379,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,817.31 : 590,666.42 = 274,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,817.31/590,666.42 = 274,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,817.31x = 590,666.42 × 274,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,817.31x = 162,382,716,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,382,716,267.78/427,817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,560.88

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