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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,515.41, 638,331.48 and 188,852.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,515.41, 638,331.48 and 188,852.85 is: 283,305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,515.41 : 638,331.48 = 188,852.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,515.41/638,331.48 = 188,852.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,515.41x = 638,331.48 × 188,852.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,515.41x = 120,550,718,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,550,718,298.45/425,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,305.18

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