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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,233.40, 640,677.30 and 146,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,233.40, 640,677.30 and 146,606.20 is: 219,850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,233.40 : 640,677.30 = 146,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,233.40/640,677.30 = 146,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,233.40x = 640,677.30 × 146,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,233.40x = 93,927,264,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,927,264,379.26/427,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,850.00

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