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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,947.70, 641,921.55 and 303,531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,947.70, 641,921.55 and 303,531.70 is: 455,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,947.70 : 641,921.55 = 303,531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,947.70/641,921.55 = 303,531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,947.70x = 641,921.55 × 303,531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,947.70x = 194,843,539,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,843,539,338.14/427,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,297.55

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