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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,935.78, 641,966.25 and 128,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,935.78, 641,966.25 and 128,440.04 is: 192,678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,935.78 : 641,966.25 = 128,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,935.78/641,966.25 = 128,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,935.78x = 641,966.25 × 128,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,935.78x = 82,454,167,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,454,167,618.82/427,935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,678.84

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