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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,863, 637,294.50 and 129,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,863, 637,294.50 and 129,375 is: 194,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,863 : 637,294.50 = 129,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,863/637,294.50 = 129,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,863x = 637,294.50 × 129,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,863x = 82,449,975,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,449,975,937.50/424,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,062.50

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