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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,288.32, 640,883.52 and 111,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,288.32, 640,883.52 and 111,775.68 is: 167,650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,288.32 : 640,883.52 = 111,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,288.32/640,883.52 = 111,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,288.32x = 640,883.52 × 111,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,288.32x = 71,635,191,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635,191,248.79/427,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,650.71

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