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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,185.93, 640,876.23 and 227,401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,185.93, 640,876.23 and 227,401.05 is: 341,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,185.93 : 640,876.23 = 227,401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,185.93/640,876.23 = 227,401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,185.93x = 640,876.23 × 227,401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,185.93x = 145,735,927,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,735,927,622.04/427,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,153.39

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