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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,861.70, 640,403.26 and 227,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,861.70, 640,403.26 and 227,017.76 is: 340,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,861.70 : 640,403.26 = 227,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,861.70/640,403.26 = 227,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,861.70x = 640,403.26 × 227,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,861.70x = 145,382,913,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,382,913,581.90/426,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,585.52

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