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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,599.36, 641,502.72 and 128,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,599.36, 641,502.72 and 128,079.36 is: 192,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,599.36 : 641,502.72 = 128,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,599.36/641,502.72 = 128,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,599.36x = 641,502.72 × 128,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,599.36x = 82,163,257,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,163,257,815.86/427,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,150.10

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