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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,467.38, 641,421.59 and 187,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,467.38, 641,421.59 and 187,749.39 is: 281,720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,467.38 : 641,421.59 = 187,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,467.38/641,421.59 = 187,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,467.38x = 641,421.59 × 187,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,467.38x = 120,426,513,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,426,513,721.91/427,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,720.95

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