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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.32, 641,016.72 and 292,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.32, 641,016.72 and 292,718.80 is: 438,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.32 : 641,016.72 = 292,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.32/641,016.72 = 292,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.32x = 641,016.72 × 292,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.32x = 187,637,645,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,637,645,058.34/427,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,430.99

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