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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,240.39, 641,000.87 and 174,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,240.39, 641,000.87 and 174,733.24 is: 262,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,240.39 : 641,000.87 = 174,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,240.39/641,000.87 = 174,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,240.39x = 641,000.87 × 174,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,240.39x = 112,004,158,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,004,158,857.92/427,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,157.23

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