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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,080.40, 857,741.58 and 427,990.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,080.40, 857,741.58 and 427,990.18 is: 591,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,080.40 : 857,741.58 = 427,990.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,080.40/857,741.58 = 427,990.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,080.40x = 857,741.58 × 427,990.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,080.40x = 367,104,973,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,104,973,217.68/621,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,074.80

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