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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,155.84, 640,984.32 and 227,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,155.84, 640,984.32 and 227,623.68 is: 341,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,155.84 : 640,984.32 = 227,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,155.84/640,984.32 = 227,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,155.84x = 640,984.32 × 227,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,155.84x = 145,903,209,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,903,209,740.70/427,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,569.04

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