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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,590.32, 641,195.88 and 227,873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,590.32, 641,195.88 and 227,873.48 is: 341,709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,590.32 : 641,195.88 = 227,873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,590.32/641,195.88 = 227,873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,590.32x = 641,195.88 × 227,873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,590.32x = 146,111,536,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,111,536,537.26/427,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,709.18

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