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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,192.93, 640,886.73 and 227,408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,192.93, 640,886.73 and 227,408.05 is: 341,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,192.93 : 640,886.73 = 227,408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,192.93/640,886.73 = 227,408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,192.93x = 640,886.73 × 227,408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,192.93x = 145,742,801,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,742,801,540.18/427,192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,163.89

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