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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,184.76, 640,815.41 and 123,574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,184.76, 640,815.41 and 123,574.15 is: 185,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,184.76 : 640,815.41 = 123,574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,184.76/640,815.41 = 123,574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,184.76x = 640,815.41 × 123,574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,184.76x = 79,188,218,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,188,218,304.55/427,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,372.29

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