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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,972.41, 641,957.09 and 128,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,972.41, 641,957.09 and 128,451.69 is: 192,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,972.41 : 641,957.09 = 128,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,972.41/641,957.09 = 128,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,972.41x = 641,957.09 × 128,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,972.41x = 82,460,472,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,460,472,475.72/427,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,677.08

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