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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,535.60, 638,533.80 and 188,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,535.60, 638,533.80 and 188,914.80 is: 283,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,535.60 : 638,533.80 = 188,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,535.60/638,533.80 = 188,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,535.60x = 638,533.80 × 188,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,535.60x = 120,628,485,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,628,485,120.24/425,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,474.49

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