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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,775.60, 641,663.40 and 295,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,775.60, 641,663.40 and 295,065.20 is: 442,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,775.60 : 641,663.40 = 295,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,775.60/641,663.40 = 295,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,775.60x = 641,663.40 × 295,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,775.60x = 189,332,539,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,332,539,453.68/427,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,597.80

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