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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,609.51, 641,224.71 and 227,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,609.51, 641,224.71 and 227,892.67 is: 341,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,609.51 : 641,224.71 = 227,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,609.51/641,224.71 = 227,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,609.51x = 641,224.71 × 227,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,609.51x = 146,130,409,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,130,409,628.81/427,609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,737.98

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