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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,042.36, 640,589.91 and 142,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,042.36, 640,589.91 and 142,758.46 is: 214,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,042.36 : 640,589.91 = 142,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,042.36/640,589.91 = 142,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,042.36x = 640,589.91 × 142,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,042.36x = 91,449,629,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,449,629,043.14/427,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,146.51

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