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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,266.65, 590,740.36 and 275,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,266.65, 590,740.36 and 275,503.75 is: 380,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,266.65 : 590,740.36 = 275,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,266.65/590,740.36 = 275,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,266.65x = 590,740.36 × 275,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,266.65x = 162,751,184,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,751,184,456.35/428,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,023.02

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