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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,651.52, 641,542.88 and 310,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,651.52, 641,542.88 and 310,209.60 is: 465,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,651.52 : 641,542.88 = 310,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,651.52/641,542.88 = 310,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,651.52x = 641,542.88 × 310,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,651.52x = 199,012,760,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,012,760,187.65/427,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,361.98

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