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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,804.15, 641,489.98 and 250,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,804.15, 641,489.98 and 250,364.47 is: 375,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,804.15 : 641,489.98 = 250,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,804.15/641,489.98 = 250,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,804.15x = 641,489.98 × 250,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,804.15x = 160,606,298,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,606,298,853.01/427,804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,420.15

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