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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,977.42, 641,964.56 and 128,456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,977.42, 641,964.56 and 128,456.70 is: 192,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,977.42 : 641,964.56 = 128,456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,977.42/641,964.56 = 128,456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,977.42x = 641,964.56 × 128,456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,977.42x = 82,464,648,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464,648,894.55/427,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,684.58

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