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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,955.95, 640,237.05 and 127,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,955.95, 640,237.05 and 127,358.82 is: 190,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,955.95 : 640,237.05 = 127,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,955.95/640,237.05 = 127,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,955.95x = 640,237.05 × 127,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,955.95x = 81,539,835,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539,835,208.28/426,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,979.50

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