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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,577.70, 641,215.35 and 147,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,577.70, 641,215.35 and 147,029.70 is: 220,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,577.70 : 641,215.35 = 147,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,577.70/641,215.35 = 147,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,577.70x = 641,215.35 × 147,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,577.70x = 94,277,700,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,277,700,545.90/427,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,492.56

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