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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,297.76, 641,331.84 and 227,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,297.76, 641,331.84 and 227,784.32 is: 341,881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,297.76 : 641,331.84 = 227,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,297.76/641,331.84 = 227,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,297.76x = 641,331.84 × 227,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,297.76x = 146,085,337,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,085,337,068.75/427,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,881.82

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