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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,174.62, 640,739.73 and 127,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,174.62, 640,739.73 and 127,657.62 is: 191,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,174.62 : 640,739.73 = 127,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,174.62/640,739.73 = 127,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,174.62x = 640,739.73 × 127,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,174.62x = 81,795,308,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795,308,971.24/427,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,479.80

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