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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,266.72, 618,488.78 and 127,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,266.72, 618,488.78 and 127,951.86 is: 191,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,266.72 : 618,488.78 = 127,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,266.72/618,488.78 = 127,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,266.72x = 618,488.78 × 127,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,266.72x = 79,136,789,790.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,136,789,790.13/412,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,955.32

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