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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,747.80, 640,239.30 and 333,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,747.80, 640,239.30 and 333,744.60 is: 499,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,747.80 : 640,239.30 = 333,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,747.80/640,239.30 = 333,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,747.80x = 640,239.30 × 333,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,747.80x = 213,676,409,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,676,409,082.78/427,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,538.30

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