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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,932.72, 641,840.76 and 191,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,932.72, 641,840.76 and 191,211.84 is: 286,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,932.72 : 641,840.76 = 191,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,932.72/641,840.76 = 191,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,932.72x = 641,840.76 × 191,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,932.72x = 122,727,552,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,727,552,706.60/427,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,791.70

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