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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,883.88, 642,214.62 and 228,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,883.88, 642,214.62 and 228,374.40 is: 342,769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,883.88 : 642,214.62 = 228,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,883.88/642,214.62 = 228,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,883.88x = 642,214.62 × 228,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,883.88x = 146,665,378,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,665,378,513.73/427,883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,769.11

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