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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,237.20, 641,235.96 and 227,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,237.20, 641,235.96 and 227,722.32 is: 341,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,237.20 : 641,235.96 = 227,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,237.20/641,235.96 = 227,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,237.20x = 641,235.96 × 227,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,237.20x = 146,023,740,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023,740,478.63/427,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,786.11

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