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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,697.84, 641,540.04 and 147,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,697.84, 641,540.04 and 147,217.52 is: 220,823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,697.84 : 641,540.04 = 147,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,697.84/641,540.04 = 147,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,697.84x = 641,540.04 × 147,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,697.84x = 94,445,933,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,445,933,669.50/427,697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,823.97

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