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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,630.40, 641,503.20 and 147,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,630.40, 641,503.20 and 147,233.60 is: 220,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,630.40 : 641,503.20 = 147,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,630.40/641,503.20 = 147,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,630.40x = 641,503.20 × 147,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,630.40x = 94,450,825,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450,825,547.52/427,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,870.23

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