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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,032.68, 640,777.44 and 277,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,032.68, 640,777.44 and 277,237.76 is: 416,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,032.68 : 640,777.44 = 277,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,032.68/640,777.44 = 277,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,032.68x = 640,777.44 × 277,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,032.68x = 177,647,702,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,647,702,124.13/427,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,004.93

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