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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,779.07, 641,447.11 and 228,045.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,779.07, 641,447.11 and 228,045.81 is: 341,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,779.07 : 641,447.11 = 228,045.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,779.07/641,447.11 = 228,045.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,779.07x = 641,447.11 × 228,045.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,779.07x = 146,279,325,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,279,325,772.11/427,779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,950.64

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