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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,005.49, 640,519.50 and 186,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,005.49, 640,519.50 and 186,995.92 is: 280,498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,005.49 : 640,519.50 = 186,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,005.49/640,519.50 = 186,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,005.49x = 640,519.50 × 186,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,005.49x = 119,774,533,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774,533,180.44/427,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,498.81

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