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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,238.94, 640,955.34 and 227,454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,238.94, 640,955.34 and 227,454.06 is: 341,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,238.94 : 640,955.34 = 227,454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,238.94/640,955.34 = 227,454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,238.94x = 640,955.34 × 227,454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,238.94x = 145,787,894,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,787,894,361.68/427,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,232.69

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