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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,599.84, 641,393.04 and 147,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,599.84, 641,393.04 and 147,119.52 is: 220,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,599.84 : 641,393.04 = 147,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,599.84/641,393.04 = 147,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,599.84x = 641,393.04 × 147,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,599.84x = 94,361,436,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,361,436,176.14/427,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,676.97

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