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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,516.47, 638,369.31 and 185,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,516.47, 638,369.31 and 185,669.17 is: 278,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,516.47 : 638,369.31 = 185,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,516.47/638,369.31 = 185,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,516.47x = 638,369.31 × 185,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,516.47x = 118,525,499,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,525,499,941.17/425,516.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,545.03

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