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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,111.38, 640,623.33 and 111,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,111.38, 640,623.33 and 111,527.28 is: 167,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,111.38 : 640,623.33 = 111,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,111.38/640,623.33 = 111,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,111.38x = 640,623.33 × 111,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,111.38x = 71,446,977,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,446,977,499.44/427,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,279.50

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