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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,619.66, 641,416.26 and 203,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,619.66, 641,416.26 and 203,141.66 is: 304,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,619.66 : 641,416.26 = 203,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,619.66/641,416.26 = 203,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,619.66x = 641,416.26 × 203,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,619.66x = 130,298,363,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,298,363,807.39/427,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,706.21

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