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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,233.70, 640,850.55 and 409,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,233.70, 640,850.55 and 409,032.10 is: 613,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,233.70 : 640,850.55 = 409,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,233.70/640,850.55 = 409,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,233.70x = 640,850.55 × 409,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,233.70x = 262,128,446,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,128,446,252.66/427,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,548.15

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