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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,841.72, 677,312.28 and 427,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,841.72, 677,312.28 and 427,281.48 is: 588,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,841.72 : 677,312.28 = 427,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,841.72/677,312.28 = 427,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,841.72x = 677,312.28 × 427,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,841.72x = 289,402,993,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,402,993,420.57/491,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,406.76

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