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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,852.43, 640,271.34 and 127,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,852.43, 640,271.34 and 127,333.87 is: 190,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,852.43 : 640,271.34 = 127,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,852.43/640,271.34 = 127,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,852.43x = 640,271.34 × 127,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,852.43x = 81,528,227,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528,227,572.29/426,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,998.63

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