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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,228.70, 640,983.34 and 174,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,228.70, 640,983.34 and 174,721.55 is: 262,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,228.70 : 640,983.34 = 174,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,228.70/640,983.34 = 174,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,228.70x = 640,983.34 × 174,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,228.70x = 111,993,602,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,993,602,688.98/427,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,139.70

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