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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,410.84, 638,211.10 and 185,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,410.84, 638,211.10 and 185,563.76 is: 278,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,410.84 : 638,211.10 = 185,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,410.84/638,211.10 = 185,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,410.84x = 638,211.10 × 185,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,410.84x = 118,428,851,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428,851,672.64/425,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,387.01

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