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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,203.86, 640,674.57 and 202,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,203.86, 640,674.57 and 202,497.82 is: 303,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,203.86 : 640,674.57 = 202,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,203.86/640,674.57 = 202,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,203.86x = 640,674.57 × 202,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,203.86x = 129,735,202,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,735,202,152.75/427,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,684.53

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