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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,239.18, 591,247.38 and 275,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,239.18, 591,247.38 and 275,346.04 is: 380,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,239.18 : 591,247.38 = 275,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,239.18/591,247.38 = 275,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,239.18x = 591,247.38 × 275,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,239.18x = 162,797,624,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,797,624,743.38/428,239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,155.84

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