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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,237.60, 640,856.40 and 427,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,237.60, 640,856.40 and 427,237.60 is: 640,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,237.60 : 640,856.40 = 427,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,237.60/640,856.40 = 427,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,237.60x = 640,856.40 × 427,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,237.60x = 273,797,950,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,797,950,280.64/427,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,856.40

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