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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,327.40, 637,991.10 and 129,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,327.40, 637,991.10 and 129,839.40 is: 194,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,327.40 : 637,991.10 = 129,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,327.40/637,991.10 = 129,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,327.40x = 637,991.10 × 129,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,327.40x = 82,836,381,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,836,381,629.34/425,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,759.10

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