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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,034.68, 640,780.44 and 277,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,034.68, 640,780.44 and 277,239.76 is: 416,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,034.68 : 640,780.44 = 277,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,034.68/640,780.44 = 277,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,034.68x = 640,780.44 × 277,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,034.68x = 177,649,815,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,649,815,398.29/427,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,007.93

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