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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,302.32, 640,904.52 and 111,789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,302.32, 640,904.52 and 111,789.68 is: 167,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,302.32 : 640,904.52 = 111,789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,302.32/640,904.52 = 111,789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,302.32x = 640,904.52 × 111,789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,302.32x = 71,646,511,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646,511,201.35/427,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,671.71

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