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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,818.49, 590,789.58 and 275,121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,818.49, 590,789.58 and 275,121.85 is: 379,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,818.49 : 590,789.58 = 275,121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,818.49/590,789.58 = 275,121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,818.49x = 590,789.58 × 275,121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,818.49x = 162,539,122,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,539,122,210.32/427,818.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,925.43

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