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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,191.93, 640,885.23 and 227,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,191.93, 640,885.23 and 227,407.05 is: 341,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,191.93 : 640,885.23 = 227,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,191.93/640,885.23 = 227,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,191.93x = 640,885.23 × 227,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,191.93x = 145,741,819,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,741,819,542.87/427,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,162.39

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