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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,514.47, 638,366.31 and 185,667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,514.47, 638,366.31 and 185,667.17 is: 278,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,514.47 : 638,366.31 = 185,667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,514.47/638,366.31 = 185,667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,514.47x = 638,366.31 × 185,667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,514.47x = 118,523,666,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,523,666,201.04/425,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,542.03

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