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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,246.20, 640,869.30 and 357,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,246.20, 640,869.30 and 357,780.60 is: 536,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,246.20 : 640,869.30 = 357,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,246.20/640,869.30 = 357,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,246.20x = 640,869.30 × 357,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,246.20x = 229,290,602,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,290,602,675.58/427,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,670.90

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