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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,027.80, 640,740.96 and 190,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,027.80, 640,740.96 and 190,345.80 is: 285,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,027.80 : 640,740.96 = 190,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,027.80/640,740.96 = 190,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,027.80x = 640,740.96 × 190,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,027.80x = 121,962,350,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962,350,623.97/427,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,607.52

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