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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,329.30, 638,285.55 and 188,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,329.30, 638,285.55 and 188,841.70 is: 283,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,329.30 : 638,285.55 = 188,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,329.30/638,285.55 = 188,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,329.30x = 638,285.55 × 188,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,329.30x = 120,534,928,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,534,928,347.44/425,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,392.02

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