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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,140.71, 590,549.33 and 275,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,140.71, 590,549.33 and 275,372.15 is: 379,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,140.71 : 590,549.33 = 275,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,140.71/590,549.33 = 275,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,140.71x = 590,549.33 × 275,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,140.71x = 162,620,836,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,620,836,418.84/428,140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,830.35

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