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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,165.60, 640,748.40 and 270,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,165.60, 640,748.40 and 270,090.40 is: 405,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,165.60 : 640,748.40 = 270,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,165.60/640,748.40 = 270,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,165.60x = 640,748.40 × 270,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,165.60x = 173,059,991,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,059,991,655.36/427,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,135.60

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