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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,961.73, 640,430.45 and 127,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,961.73, 640,430.45 and 127,444.79 is: 191,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,961.73 : 640,430.45 = 127,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,961.73/640,430.45 = 127,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,961.73x = 640,430.45 × 127,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,961.73x = 81,619,525,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619,525,651.63/426,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,163.56

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