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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,620.91, 641,418.13 and 203,142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,620.91, 641,418.13 and 203,142.91 is: 304,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,620.91 : 641,418.13 = 203,142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,620.91/641,418.13 = 203,142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,620.91x = 641,418.13 × 203,142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,620.91x = 130,299,545,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,299,545,454.96/427,620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,708.08

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