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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,998.75, 641,996.64 and 128,478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,998.75, 641,996.64 and 128,478.12 is: 192,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,998.75 : 641,996.64 = 128,478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,998.75/641,996.64 = 128,478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,998.75x = 641,996.64 × 128,478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,998.75x = 82,482,521,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482,521,353.52/427,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,716.73

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