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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,759.68, 637,231.68 and 129,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,759.68, 637,231.68 and 129,264 is: 193,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,759.68 : 637,231.68 = 129,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,759.68/637,231.68 = 129,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,759.68x = 637,231.68 × 129,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,759.68x = 82,371,115,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,371,115,883.52/424,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,924.05

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