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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,673.80, 640,128.30 and 333,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,673.80, 640,128.30 and 333,670.60 is: 499,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,673.80 : 640,128.30 = 333,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,673.80/640,128.30 = 333,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,673.80x = 640,128.30 × 333,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,673.80x = 213,591,993,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,591,993,937.98/427,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,427.35

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