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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,823.48, 590,211.07 and 257,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,823.48, 590,211.07 and 257,963.24 is: 355,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,823.48 : 590,211.07 = 257,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,823.48/590,211.07 = 257,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,823.48x = 590,211.07 × 257,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,823.48x = 152,252,756,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,252,756,305.10/427,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,877.52

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