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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,238.18, 591,246 and 275,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,238.18, 591,246 and 275,345.04 is: 380,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,238.18 : 591,246 = 275,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,238.18/591,246 = 275,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,238.18x = 591,246 × 275,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,238.18x = 162,796,653,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,796,653,519.84/428,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,154.46

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