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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,321.80, 638,274.30 and 188,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,321.80, 638,274.30 and 188,834.20 is: 283,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,321.80 : 638,274.30 = 188,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,321.80/638,274.30 = 188,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,321.80x = 638,274.30 × 188,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,321.80x = 120,528,016,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,528,016,821.06/425,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,380.76

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