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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,434.54, 640,309.25 and 347,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,434.54, 640,309.25 and 347,562.66 is: 520,658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,434.54 : 640,309.25 = 347,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,434.54/640,309.25 = 347,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,434.54x = 640,309.25 × 347,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,434.54x = 222,547,586,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,547,586,152.61/427,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,658.87

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