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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,631.40, 641,504.70 and 147,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,631.40, 641,504.70 and 147,234.60 is: 220,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,631.40 : 641,504.70 = 147,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,631.40/641,504.70 = 147,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,631.40x = 641,504.70 × 147,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,631.40x = 94,451,687,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451,687,902.62/427,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,871.73

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