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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,244.01, 641,251.22 and 227,730.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,244.01, 641,251.22 and 227,730.57 is: 341,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,244.01 : 641,251.22 = 227,730.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,244.01/641,251.22 = 227,730.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,244.01x = 641,251.22 × 227,730.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,244.01x = 146,032,505,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,032,505,843.80/427,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,801.18

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