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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,772.06, 641,436.64 and 228,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,772.06, 641,436.64 and 228,038.80 is: 341,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,772.06 : 641,436.64 = 228,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,772.06/641,436.64 = 228,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,772.06x = 641,436.64 × 228,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,772.06x = 146,272,441,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,272,441,661.63/427,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,940.15

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