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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,827.40, 664,241.10 and 127,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,827.40, 664,241.10 and 127,265.80 is: 190,898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,827.40 : 664,241.10 = 127,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,827.40/664,241.10 = 127,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,827.40x = 664,241.10 × 127,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,827.40x = 84,535,174,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,535,174,984.38/442,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,898.70

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