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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,734.80, 640,219.80 and 333,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,734.80, 640,219.80 and 333,731.60 is: 499,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,734.80 : 640,219.80 = 333,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,734.80/640,219.80 = 333,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,734.80x = 640,219.80 × 333,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,734.80x = 213,661,578,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,661,578,205.68/427,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,518.81

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