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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,880.15, 640,897.49 and 402,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,880.15, 640,897.49 and 402,727.69 is: 603,223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,880.15 : 640,897.49 = 402,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,880.15/640,897.49 = 402,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,880.15x = 640,897.49 × 402,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,880.15x = 258,107,165,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,107,165,674.50/427,880.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,223.04

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