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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,266, 641,008.44 and 161,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,266, 641,008.44 and 161,028.72 is: 241,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,266 : 641,008.44 = 161,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,266/641,008.44 = 161,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,266x = 641,008.44 × 161,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,266x = 103,220,768,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,220,768,602.40/427,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,584.33

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