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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,168.41, 640,436.25 and 258,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,168.41, 640,436.25 and 258,649.12 is: 387,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,168.41 : 640,436.25 = 258,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,168.41/640,436.25 = 258,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,168.41x = 640,436.25 × 258,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,168.41x = 165,648,272,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,648,272,478.60/427,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,782.12

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