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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,259.48, 640,925.80 and 111,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,259.48, 640,925.80 and 111,715.88 is: 167,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,259.48 : 640,925.80 = 111,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,259.48/640,925.80 = 111,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,259.48x = 640,925.80 × 111,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,259.48x = 71,601,586,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,601,586,277.79/427,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,583.38

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