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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,039.92, 640,341.99 and 142,628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,039.92, 640,341.99 and 142,628.04 is: 213,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,039.92 : 640,341.99 = 142,628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,039.92/640,341.99 = 142,628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,039.92x = 640,341.99 × 142,628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,039.92x = 91,330,722,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,722,963.40/427,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,869.29

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