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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,512.47, 638,363.31 and 185,665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,512.47, 638,363.31 and 185,665.17 is: 278,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,512.47 : 638,363.31 = 185,665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,512.47/638,363.31 = 185,665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,512.47x = 638,363.31 × 185,665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,512.47x = 118,521,832,472.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,521,832,472.91/425,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,539.03

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