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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,392.73, 640,522.81 and 227,282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,392.73, 640,522.81 and 227,282.23 is: 340,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,392.73 : 640,522.81 = 227,282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,392.73/640,522.81 = 227,282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,392.73x = 640,522.81 × 227,282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,392.73x = 145,579,452,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,579,452,622.67/427,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,622.20

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