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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,211.21, 640,256.25 and 314,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,211.21, 640,256.25 and 314,363.03 is: 471,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,211.21 : 640,256.25 = 314,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,211.21/640,256.25 = 314,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,211.21x = 640,256.25 × 314,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,211.21x = 201,272,890,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,272,890,935.73/427,211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,132.04

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