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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,238.72, 790,855.20 and 127,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,238.72, 790,855.20 and 127,878.72 is: 191,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,238.72 : 790,855.20 = 127,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,238.72/790,855.20 = 127,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,238.72x = 790,855.20 × 127,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,238.72x = 101,133,550,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,133,550,681.34/527,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,817.38

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