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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,427.62, 752,143.04 and 127,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,427.62, 752,143.04 and 127,450.62 is: 191,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,427.62 : 752,143.04 = 127,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,427.62/752,143.04 = 127,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,427.62x = 752,143.04 × 127,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,427.62x = 95,861,096,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,861,096,139.43/501,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,176.34

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