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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,347.26, 640,784.22 and 174,805.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,347.26, 640,784.22 and 174,805.09 is: 262,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,347.26 : 640,784.22 = 174,805.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,347.26/640,784.22 = 174,805.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,347.26x = 640,784.22 × 174,805.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,347.26x = 112,012,340,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012,340,990.20/427,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,110.82

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