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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,441.92, 640,950.40 and 227,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,441.92, 640,950.40 and 227,708.80 is: 341,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,441.92 : 640,950.40 = 227,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,441.92/640,950.40 = 227,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,441.92x = 640,950.40 × 227,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,441.92x = 145,950,046,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,950,046,443.52/427,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,450.01

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