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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,439.84, 641,380.52 and 187,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,439.84, 641,380.52 and 187,722.10 is: 281,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,439.84 : 641,380.52 = 187,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,439.84/641,380.52 = 187,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,439.84x = 641,380.52 × 187,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,439.84x = 120,401,298,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,401,298,113.49/427,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,680.10

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