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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,874.68, 640,348.38 and 127,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,874.68, 640,348.38 and 127,335.96 is: 191,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,874.68 : 640,348.38 = 127,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,874.68/640,348.38 = 127,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,874.68x = 640,348.38 × 127,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,874.68x = 81,539,375,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539,375,701.74/426,874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,014.79

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