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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,231, 640,693.27 and 127,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,231, 640,693.27 and 127,655.74 is: 191,437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,231 : 640,693.27 = 127,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,231/640,693.27 = 127,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,231x = 640,693.27 × 127,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,231x = 81,788,173,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788,173,494.87/427,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,437.83

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