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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,868.58, 640,856.84 and 292,612.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,868.58, 640,856.84 and 292,612.10 is: 438,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,868.58 : 640,856.84 = 292,612.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,868.58/640,856.84 = 292,612.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,868.58x = 640,856.84 × 292,612.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,868.58x = 187,522,468,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,522,468,085.44/427,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,271.18

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