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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,747.68, 642,451.84 and 314,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,747.68, 642,451.84 and 314,982.48 is: 473,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,747.68 : 642,451.84 = 314,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,747.68/642,451.84 = 314,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,747.68x = 642,451.84 × 314,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,747.68x = 202,361,073,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,361,073,843.76/427,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,085.15

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