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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,987.41, 641,979.57 and 128,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,987.41, 641,979.57 and 128,466.69 is: 192,699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,987.41 : 641,979.57 = 128,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,987.41/641,979.57 = 128,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,987.41x = 641,979.57 × 128,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,987.41x = 82,472,990,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472,990,405.52/427,987.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,699.57

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