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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,219.80, 640,926.90 and 249,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,219.80, 640,926.90 and 249,635.40 is: 374,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,219.80 : 640,926.90 = 249,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,219.80/640,926.90 = 249,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,219.80x = 640,926.90 × 249,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,219.80x = 159,998,043,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,998,043,052.26/427,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,509.90

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