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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,873.68, 640,346.88 and 127,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,873.68, 640,346.88 and 127,334.96 is: 191,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,873.68 : 640,346.88 = 127,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,873.68/640,346.88 = 127,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,873.68x = 640,346.88 × 127,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,873.68x = 81,538,544,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,538,544,350.92/426,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,013.29

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