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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,957.65, 641,969.28 and 128,416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,957.65, 641,969.28 and 128,416.41 is: 192,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,957.65 : 641,969.28 = 128,416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,957.65/641,969.28 = 128,416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,957.65x = 641,969.28 × 128,416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,957.65x = 82,439,390,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,439,390,267.88/427,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,634.46

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