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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,393.98, 640,524.68 and 227,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,393.98, 640,524.68 and 227,283.48 is: 340,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,393.98 : 640,524.68 = 227,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,393.98/640,524.68 = 227,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,393.98x = 640,524.68 × 227,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,393.98x = 145,580,678,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,580,678,296.29/427,393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,624.07

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