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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,438.04, 640,314.51 and 347,566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,438.04, 640,314.51 and 347,566.16 is: 520,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,438.04 : 640,314.51 = 347,566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,438.04/640,314.51 = 347,566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,438.04x = 640,314.51 × 347,566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,438.04x = 222,551,655,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,551,655,432.98/427,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,664.13

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