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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,443.20, 651,664.80 and 427,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,443.20, 651,664.80 and 427,444.80 is: 641,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,443.20 : 651,664.80 = 427,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,443.20/651,664.80 = 427,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,443.20x = 651,664.80 × 427,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,443.20x = 278,550,730,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,550,730,103.04/434,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,167.20

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