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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,992.81, 642,114.21 and 191,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,992.81, 642,114.21 and 191,280.14 is: 286,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,992.81 : 642,114.21 = 191,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,992.81/642,114.21 = 191,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,992.81x = 642,114.21 × 191,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,992.81x = 122,823,692,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823,692,774.22/427,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,976.07

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