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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,209.14, 640,682.46 and 202,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,209.14, 640,682.46 and 202,503.08 is: 303,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,209.14 : 640,682.46 = 202,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,209.14/640,682.46 = 202,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,209.14x = 640,682.46 × 202,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,209.14x = 129,740,168,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,740,168,248.57/427,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,692.40

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