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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,496.80, 638,245.20 and 188,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,496.80, 638,245.20 and 188,863.40 is: 283,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,496.80 : 638,245.20 = 188,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,496.80/638,245.20 = 188,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,496.80x = 638,245.20 × 188,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,496.80x = 120,541,158,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,541,158,505.68/425,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,295.10

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