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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,578.32, 641,177.94 and 227,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,578.32, 641,177.94 and 227,861.48 is: 341,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,578.32 : 641,177.94 = 227,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,578.32/641,177.94 = 227,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,578.32x = 641,177.94 × 227,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,578.32x = 146,099,754,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,099,754,351.75/427,578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,691.21

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