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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,001, 565,603.56 and 127,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,001, 565,603.56 and 127,683 is: 191,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,001 : 565,603.56 = 127,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,001/565,603.56 = 127,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,001x = 565,603.56 × 127,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,001x = 72,217,959,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,217,959,351.48/377,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,559.07

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