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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,153.28, 641,893.88 and 227,616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,153.28, 641,893.88 and 227,616.26 is: 342,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,153.28 : 641,893.88 = 227,616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,153.28/641,893.88 = 227,616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,153.28x = 641,893.88 × 227,616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,153.28x = 146,105,484,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,105,484,282.49/427,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,044.63

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