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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,279.38, 591,020.06 and 267,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,279.38, 591,020.06 and 267,123 is: 368,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,279.38 : 591,020.06 = 267,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,279.38/591,020.06 = 267,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,279.38x = 591,020.06 × 267,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,279.38x = 157,875,051,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875,051,487.38/428,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,626.32

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