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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,714, 590,664.87 and 127,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,714, 590,664.87 and 127,474.60 is: 191,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,714 : 590,664.87 = 127,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,714/590,664.87 = 127,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,714x = 590,664.87 × 127,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,714x = 75,294,764,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294,764,446.60/393,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,242.28

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