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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,235.94, 640,950.84 and 227,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,235.94, 640,950.84 and 227,451.06 is: 341,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,235.94 : 640,950.84 = 227,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,235.94/640,950.84 = 227,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,235.94x = 640,950.84 × 227,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,235.94x = 145,784,947,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,784,947,965.89/427,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,228.19

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