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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,234.15, 640,290.57 and 314,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,234.15, 640,290.57 and 314,385.96 is: 471,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,234.15 : 640,290.57 = 314,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,234.15/640,290.57 = 314,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,234.15x = 640,290.57 × 314,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,234.15x = 201,298,365,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298,365,528.40/427,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,166.37

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