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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,280.40, 640,978.20 and 146,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,280.40, 640,978.20 and 146,883.60 is: 220,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,280.40 : 640,978.20 = 146,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,280.40/640,978.20 = 146,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,280.40x = 640,978.20 × 146,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,280.40x = 94,149,185,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,149,185,537.52/427,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,345.20

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