Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,402.48, 640,537.44 and 227,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 427,402.48, 640,537.44 and 227,292 is: 340,636.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,402.48 : 640,537.44 = 227,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,402.48/640,537.44 = 227,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,402.48x = 640,537.44 × 227,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,402.48x = 145,589,035,812.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,589,035,812.48/427,402.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,636.85
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