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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,831.40, 640,058.50 and 227,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,831.40, 640,058.50 and 227,104.44 is: 340,556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,831.40 : 640,058.50 = 227,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,831.40/640,058.50 = 227,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,831.40x = 640,058.50 × 227,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,831.40x = 145,360,127,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,360,127,209.74/426,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,556.31

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