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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,589.32, 641,194.38 and 227,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,589.32, 641,194.38 and 227,872.48 is: 341,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,589.32 : 641,194.38 = 227,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,589.32/641,194.38 = 227,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,589.32x = 641,194.38 × 227,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,589.32x = 146,110,553,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,110,553,532.66/427,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,707.68

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