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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,827.98, 590,217.23 and 257,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,827.98, 590,217.23 and 257,967.74 is: 355,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,827.98 : 590,217.23 = 257,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,827.98/590,217.23 = 257,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,827.98x = 590,217.23 × 257,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,827.98x = 152,257,002,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,257,002,625.99/427,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,883.70

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