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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,232.88, 641,164.73 and 202,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,232.88, 641,164.73 and 202,594.08 is: 304,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,232.88 : 641,164.73 = 202,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,232.88/641,164.73 = 202,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,232.88x = 641,164.73 × 202,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,232.88x = 129,896,177,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,896,177,589.83/427,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,040.69

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