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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,003.02, 640,515.78 and 186,993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,003.02, 640,515.78 and 186,993.42 is: 280,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,003.02 : 640,515.78 = 186,993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,003.02/640,515.78 = 186,993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,003.02x = 640,515.78 × 186,993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,003.02x = 119,772,236,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,772,236,266.17/427,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,495.06

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